MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside front tyre low on edge
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B159 SJL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 72,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B159 SJL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of B159 SJL?
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What year was B159 SJL registered?
B159 SJL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B159 SJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B159 SJL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B159 SJL have outstanding finance?
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