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F418 HKK

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

212,556 mi
Last recorded212,556 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 HKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 212,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 207,773 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 207,763 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 207,743 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

play wheel bearings nearside and rears

Pass 8 Jul 2021 201,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal pipe corrosion brake

some corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2020 199,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2019 198,612 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 198,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 198,433 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 198,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 198,300 miles

Rear loading bay door removed. this is a custom vehicle and not as standard.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 194,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

brake pedal spongey

rear load space door missing

Pass 13 May 2014 190,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 189,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 189,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 182,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

slight noise in n/s wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,470 miles

slight corrosion of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

slight noise in n/s wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 168,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 167,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 167,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 164,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 159,687 miles

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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F418 HKK is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F418 HKK, 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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F418 HKK is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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