MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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)
both outer sills corroding outside prescribed area
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both outer sills corroding outside prescribed area
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)
both outer sills corroding at rear
rear wheel arches corroding
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wheel arches corroding
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear brake hoses collars corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear brake hoses collars corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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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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