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R974 VDB

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 VDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 111,293 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,747 miles

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

advise damage to front bumper ,not insecure

n/s/f steering gaitor damp, no split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 74,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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R974 VDB 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 71.4%.

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 R974 VDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R974 VDB registered?

R974 VDB is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R974 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 VDB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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