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R96 URD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,740 mi
Last recorded210,740 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 210,740 miles

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/f tyre low + n/s/f wearing on outer edge

outer sills have been welded

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2012 210,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r + o/s/f tyre low + n/s/f wearing on outer edge

outer sills have been welded

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2010 208,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 206,096 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 206,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 193,010 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 193,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 184,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 184,382 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

advanced corrosion forming on o/s/r s/absr top mount

battery insecure

surface corrosion forming on front discs

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 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 URD, 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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R96 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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