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R671 VHK

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,284 mi
Last recorded235,284 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 235,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 232,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside floors corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

sill panels slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 232,482 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside floors corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 150,217 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 108,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 108,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 104,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R671 VHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R671 VHK, 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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R671 VHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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