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R43 HGC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 126,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 123,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,568 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 116,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 side of tank and on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,098 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,491 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure inside rear springs

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure inside rear springs

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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R43 HGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 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 R43 HGC, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R43 HGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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