1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · R591 BGU
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 185,950 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,950 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
R591 BGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/11/2024
- 185,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R591 BGU Mileage History
- 23/09/2022184,526 mi
- 07/10/2022184,526 mi
- 15/12/2023184,714 mi+188 mi
- 30/11/2024185,950 mi+1,236 mi
Average of roughly 651 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R591 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (R591 BGU) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached coil spring mount area on osf shock absorber at lower end corrod”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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