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R429 TEF

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 TEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 95,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,754 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 94,751 miles

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

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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R429 TEF is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R429 TEF, 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

How do I check the history of R429 TEF?

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What year was R429 TEF registered?

R429 TEF is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R429 TEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 TEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R429 TEF have outstanding finance?

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