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R425 FAR

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 FAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 76,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,466 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,962 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,962 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 155,484 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 155,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 147,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 207,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,332 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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R425 FAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R425 FAR, 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 R425 FAR registered?

R425 FAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R425 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 FAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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