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R396 LJT

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,895 mi
Last recorded189,895 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 189,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 186,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 183,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 181,295 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 181,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 175,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 172,541 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 172,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 167,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 167,554 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroided

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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R396 LJT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R396 LJT, 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 R396 LJT registered?

R396 LJT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R396 LJT safe to buy?

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