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AOD 885Y

1982 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 885Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 135,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 135,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 135,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 135,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,859 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,859 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 134,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 134,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 132,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 130,398 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 130,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 128,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 123,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 123,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 122,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 121,949 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 121,949 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 120,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 118,726 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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AOD 885Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AOD 885Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOD 885Y registered?

AOD 885Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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The MOT history for AOD 885Y shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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