MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s outer sill starting tocorroad
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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R386 XEV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R386 XEV, 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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R386 XEV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R386 XEV safe to buy?
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