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B159 SJL

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,468 mi
Last recorded14,468 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 SJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 14,468 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,781 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 11,781 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 5,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,311 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,303 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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