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R970 MMO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sill surface rust.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 190,415 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes out of adjustment

Fail 20 Oct 2008 190,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes out of adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2007 174,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 174,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 173,965 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 155,281 miles

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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R970 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R970 MMO, 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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R970 MMO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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