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B342 HWP

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,246 mi
Last recorded29,246 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 29,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,241 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front panel (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s rear inner quarter panel,chassis and floor slightly corroded.

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,052 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,492 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 23,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,848 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 20,848 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,829 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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B342 HWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B342 HWP, 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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B342 HWP is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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