1998 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · R742 MVV
1998 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 81,322 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R742 MVV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2007
- 81,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R742 MVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caddy (R742 MVV) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R742 MVV Mileage History
- 29/11/200534,356 mi
- 23/11/200651,636 mi+17,280 mi
- 23/11/200651,636 mi
- 29/10/200779,852 mi+28,216 mi
- 29/11/200781,322 mi+1,470 mi
- 29/11/200781,322 mi
Average of roughly 23,495 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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