1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · R327 TEF
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 56,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R327 TEF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2008
- 56,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R327 TEF Mileage History
- 01/12/2006132,661 mi
- 02/12/2006132,661 mi
- 04/09/200856,001 mi-76,660 mi
Average of roughly -43,543 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R327 TEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (R327 TEF) between December 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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