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R402 AWG

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,458 mi
Last recorded172,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 AWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 172,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 170,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 167,992 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 167,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,929 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 163,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 150,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 145,561 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 140,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top dust cover detached (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,721 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear shocker covers detached

Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,203 miles

passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,066 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 88,864 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 84,702 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

*** strong advise backbox exhaust rubber split + perished ***

*** strong advise large amounts of play in n/s/f shox top mount ***

*** strong advise large amounts of play in o/s/f shox top mount ***

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general body corrosion

hevey corrosion to both sills

hevey exhaust corrosion

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn low 2.0mm of tread slightly out of shape

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,646 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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R402 AWG is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R402 AWG, 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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R402 AWG is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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