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F159 FRH

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,140 mi
Last recorded152,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 FRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,140 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 152,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearing accept limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,123 miles

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

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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F159 FRH is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,260 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 F159 FRH, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F159 FRH registered?

F159 FRH is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F159 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 FRH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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