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R421 KCD

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 KCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R421 KCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R421 KCD, 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

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What year was R421 KCD registered?

R421 KCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R421 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 KCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R421 KCD have outstanding finance?

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