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R96 MCW

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 MCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 143,138 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hanbrake lever has not much reserve travel

ns r wheel bearing slight noisey ,o/s rear slight play

temporary repairs to bumper o/s front

v slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Apr 2008 143,138 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hanbrake lever has not much reserve travel

ns r wheel bearing slight noisey ,o/s rear slight play

temporary repairs to bumper o/s front

v slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2007 138,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 129,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 129,658 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R96 MCW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R96 MCW, 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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What year was R96 MCW registered?

R96 MCW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R96 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 MCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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