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F438 SRE

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 SRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F438 SRE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F438 SRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F438 SRE?

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What year was F438 SRE registered?

F438 SRE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F438 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 SRE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F438 SRE have outstanding finance?

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