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R408 HEW

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,561 mi
Last recorded42,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 HEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,561 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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R408 HEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R408 HEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R408 HEW?

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What year was R408 HEW registered?

R408 HEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R408 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 HEW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R408 HEW have outstanding finance?

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