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R433 LRP

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,617 mi
Last recorded155,617 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 LRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 155,617 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s outer sill dented up.and corroded.no holes.

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

Fail 15 Apr 2010 155,526 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hand brake travel high

n/s outer sill dented up.and corroded.no holes.

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 152,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 147,590 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2008 147,584 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 141,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 135,861 miles

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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R433 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R433 LRP, 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 R433 LRP registered?

R433 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R433 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 LRP 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.

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