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R391 NBL

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 NBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test,

Offside Front floor is holed due to corrosion but is just outside of prescribed area at present,

Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test,

Offside Front floor is holed due to corrosion but is just outside of prescribed area at present,

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but still sound,

Offside Front outer sill and floor corroded and holed but is outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor, (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded but still sound,

Offside Front outer sill and floor corroded and holed but is outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 125,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor outside prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor outside prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outside prescribed area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,746 miles

Floor both sides at rear corroded,Just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside fron t floor/inner sill corroded,Just outside prescribed area

Outer sills very thin in places

Fail 8 Jan 2015 124,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Floor both sides at rear corroded,Just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside fron t floor/inner sill corroded,Just outside prescribed area

Outer sills very thin in places

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 116,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear floor corroded,Outside prescribed area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 107,943 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear floor corroded,Outside prescribed area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,542 miles

Brake pedal soft but not spongy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knocking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,231 miles

Brake pedal soft - advise further investigation

Front brake discs poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knocking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 91,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal soft - advise further investigation

Front brake discs poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knocking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 84,844 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 83,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,789 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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R391 NBL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R391 NBL, 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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R391 NBL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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