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R418 OKH

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,240 mi
Last recorded131,240 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 OKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,240 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 115,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 106,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 100,992 miles

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

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

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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R418 OKH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R418 OKH, 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 R418 OKH registered?

R418 OKH is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R418 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 OKH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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