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S985 VAB

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 VAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,360 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 122,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 122,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake fluid level getting low

suspect inner rear wheel arches hsve been filled, should be welded fully around repair

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated, advise replace.

front no plate broken, advise replace.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,533 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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S985 VAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 S985 VAB, 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 28 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 S985 VAB registered?

S985 VAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S985 VAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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