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R346 LHP

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 LHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear suspesion/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,252 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested Brake seized. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple areas on both sides of vehicle (Rear sills and strut turret) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing rotten.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline excessive moment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,985 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 113,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,638 miles

Different size tyres front to back

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls - no cords exposed at time of test 175/70 13

Offside wing corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,638 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking Injector leak off pipes leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Different size tyres front to back

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls - no cords exposed at time of test 175/70 13

Offside wing corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

suspension modified

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,667 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 45,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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R346 LHP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R346 LHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R346 LHP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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