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R401 GWW

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,611 mi
Last recorded48,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 GWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2020 48,611 miles

Brake cable insecure Both (1.1.15 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lamp broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 43,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,372 miles

both outer sills corroding outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2016 38,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroding outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases reaqr section perforated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,220 miles

both outer sills corroding at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,187 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,187 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,278 miles

both rear brake hoses collars corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hoses collars corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,902 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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R401 GWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 R401 GWW, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R401 GWW registered?

R401 GWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R401 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 GWW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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