MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake long travel
mirror glass damaged n/s
replacement seats fitted
vehicle lowered and little travel on suspension
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
handbrake long travel
mirror glass damaged n/s
replacement seats fitted
vehicle lowered and little travel on suspension
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on, o/s front tyre side wall condition
suspension lowered very low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivebelt in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivebelt in poor condition
Air bag warning lamp illuminated
Driveshaft noisy on roadtest
Offside front brake hose perishing
Offside mirror damaged
Rear fog lamp switch faulty
Two bulbs out in hi level stop lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Air bag warning lamp illuminated
Offside front brake hose perishing
Offside mirror damaged
Rear fog lamp switch faulty
Two bulbs out in hi level stop lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Air bag lamp on
Off side mirror damaged
Parking brake travel on maximum
Rear brake ballance poor
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Air bag lamp on
Chip in windscreen zone A
High level brake lamp out
Off side wing mirror damaged
no spare wheel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Air bag lamp on
Noise from auxallary drive or cam belt pullys
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V97 RDN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 106,202 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 V97 RDN, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V97 RDN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V97 RDN safe to buy?
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