MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres wearing on edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
IT IS MY PERSONAL OPINION THAT VEHICLE WILL BE ALTERED/MODIFIED TO A NON SATISFACTORY STATE AFTER LEAVING TEST STATION
Number plates should remain as standard items as fitted at time of retest NOT replaced with non reflective pressed german plates
Side repeaters are ment to be a perment fitment NOT to be removed after test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Large amount of play in front top strut mounts which is considered to be a feature of lowering springs fitted
N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Please note that the excess play in front suspension/steering may be masking other faults which may result in failure during retesting
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
slight corrosion on front floor
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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C12 OBC is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,266 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 C12 OBC, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C12 OBC is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 August 1990.
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