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B251 RBJ

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 RBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,722 miles

CO CONTENT 2.22 % 441 HC

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 88,653 miles

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

HC READING ACCEPTABLE AT 2500 RPM , BUT NOT AT IDLE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OS inner sill weak.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shockabsorbers covers corroded NS & OS.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 87,482 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OS inner sill weak.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shockabsorbers covers corroded NS & OS.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,783 miles

CORROSION STARTING ON FRONT X MEMBER

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,160 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,160 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind OSR brake

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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B251 RBJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B251 RBJ, 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 B251 RBJ registered?

B251 RBJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 June 1985.

Is B251 RBJ safe to buy?

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