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R389 SCH

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 SCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 107,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 106,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 104,917 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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R389 SCH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R389 SCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R389 SCH?

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What year was R389 SCH registered?

R389 SCH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R389 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 SCH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R389 SCH have outstanding finance?

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