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R382 TKW

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,739 mi
Last recorded189,739 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 TKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 189,739 miles

corrosion underbody and exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2007 189,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres near limit

corrosion underbody and exhaust

drivers door mirror cracked

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 171,489 miles

advise both rear tyres worn low and o/s tyre has nail in tread

advise o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

n/s wiper smearing recommend replacing

o/s mirror damaged but not adversly affecting view to rear advise replacement

Fail 16 Nov 2006 171,485 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both rear tyres worn low and o/s tyre has nail in tread

advise o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

n/s wiper smearing recommend replacing

o/s mirror damaged but not adversly affecting view to rear advise replacement

Pass 25 Oct 2005 156,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

strong advise fuel pipe outer casing worn due to fouling by air filter housing

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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R382 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R382 TKW, 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 R382 TKW registered?

R382 TKW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R382 TKW safe to buy?

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