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D181 JKE

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,495 mi
Last recorded38,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,495 miles

corrosion various areas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,447 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion various areas

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,821 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,831 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 32,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 31,047 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D181 JKE is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,525 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 D181 JKE, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D181 JKE is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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