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R416 KCU

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 KCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 118,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 107,774 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 107,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 77,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,926 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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R416 KCU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R416 KCU, 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 R416 KCU registered?

R416 KCU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R416 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 KCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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