1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · R965 FCG
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 183,171 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R965 FCG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2015
- 183,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R965 FCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (R965 FCG) between May 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)”.
R965 FCG Mileage History
- 17/05/200696,294 mi
- 17/05/200696,294 mi
- 14/05/2007109,722 mi+13,428 mi
- 15/05/2008125,512 mi+15,790 mi
- 15/05/2008125,512 mi
- 18/05/2009143,534 mi+18,022 mi
- 18/05/2009143,534 mi
- 17/05/2010158,566 mi+15,032 mi
- 17/05/2010158,566 mi
- 06/05/2011166,257 mi+7,691 mi
- 26/04/2012169,264 mi+3,007 mi
- 03/05/2012169,264 mi
- 12/06/2013174,241 mi+4,977 mi
- 05/06/2014181,745 mi+7,504 mi
- 05/06/2014181,745 mi
- 07/09/2015183,171 mi+1,426 mi
Average of roughly 9,333 miles per year across 16 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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