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C12 OBC

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,201 mi
Last recorded219,201 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 OBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 219,201 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 216,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 216,258 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 216,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 213,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 208,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 198,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 186,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 186,526 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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