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C89 NEW

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,639 mi
Last recorded10,639 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC89 NEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 10,639 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger seat removed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,395 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun!!

both front tyres very close to wheel arches!!!

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun!!

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres very close to wheel arches!!!

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,215 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

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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C89 NEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C89 NEW, 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 C89 NEW registered?

C89 NEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C89 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C89 NEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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