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R423 JGX

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 117,697 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyyre worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,952 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around power steering pump

n/s front floor corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2010 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around power steering pump

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,201 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

slight damage to n/s front outer sill

Pass 23 Dec 2008 89,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar link arm top bush sliding off anti roll bar.

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

offside rear lower side light in-op.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 84,730 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT HAS EXCESSIVE LEAK OF GREASE CONTAMINATING SUSPENSION, BRAKE DISC AND PADS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R423 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R423 JGX, 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 R423 JGX registered?

R423 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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