MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to all brake pipes
odd wheels and tyres front and rear
corrosion to brake pipes
o/s/r tyre ON limit
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/f sill damaged
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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R991 YGV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 R991 YGV, 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 R991 YGV registered?
R991 YGV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R991 YGV safe to buy?
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