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D715 RYA

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,524 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,524 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 71,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,524 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 71,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2009

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

extensive weld repair to entire underside of vehicle

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle; all chassis rails, all floor pans, all inner wheel arches, all inner sills and all outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 71,524 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to every entire surface of vehicle; wheel arches/floor pans/chassis rails/inner wings/inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,524 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

driver and passanger seat mountings loose

front rear and all rear brake pipes covered in under sill

metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f brake hose deteriorating

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2007 71,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroding

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front seats loose

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

small chunk out of n/s/f brake flexi hose (inner cords not exposed)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 71,524 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vechicle is in a rusty condition but soundat time of test may need repairs before next test

Fail 1 Mar 2006 71,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undersid of vechicle is in a rusty condition but sound at time of test may need repairs before next test

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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D715 RYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D715 RYA, 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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D715 RYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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