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R36 HGC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,106 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,196 miles

corrosion development in sills\osf and nsr tyres tread wearing\front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,584 miles

Slight radial cracks around rear tyres.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,773 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,287 miles

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

foot brake has long travel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,787 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 41,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R36 HGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R36 HGC, 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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What year was R36 HGC registered?

R36 HGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R36 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 HGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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