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D631 DTR

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,158 mi
Last recorded167,158 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD631 DTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2005 167,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 167,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 167,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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D631 DTR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D631 DTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D631 DTR registered?

D631 DTR is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D631 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D631 DTR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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