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R351 ECG

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,025 mi
Last recorded110,025 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 ECG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,523 miles

Centre exhaust section has a slight leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear chassis corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,518 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear chassis corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,474 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,102 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 59,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower steering coloumn U/J clamp bolt touching frame when turning

Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,395 miles

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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R351 ECG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R351 ECG, 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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R351 ECG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R351 ECG safe to buy?

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