MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
handbrake has little reserve travel
slight coolant leak from front
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch inop (4.1.3 (a))
both front flexi brake hoses not correctly secured to struts causing them to foul brackets
general corrosion to floorpans and inner/outer sills
long parkbrake lever travel
o/s steering rack gaiter perished
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted has been tampered with .not working as intended (1.1.17 (b))
Brake performance not tested see fails. (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested insecure exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure in more than one place.also fouling steering component (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working wire shorting at wheel and operating horn when turning wheel (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable insecure also fouling exhaust likely to cause damage. (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing seen from inside (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end modification unsafe retaining nut missing.unsafe to drive at all. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour for year.both (0.1 (d))
Seat belt not functioning as intended both,unable to access buckle (7.1.2 (c))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose at hub.both. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s r inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear n/s and o/s.all needs proper repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front pipes fouling steering due to no clearance and not clipped. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure badly fitted.not bolted in safely (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure no n/s fixing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All. also fouling steering . (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective fixing washers and a nut missing. ()
Gearbox mounting defective n/s front fouling body ()
Headlamps modified but still have a pattern
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many repairs covered in underseal and filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both check straps missing
many poor quality repairs.
pipes and wires fouling brake levers near servo.no fail found.
rear damper top mounts badly constructed
Fuel tank strap is a temporary fix
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Fuel tank strap is a temporary fix
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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F450 GWB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 F450 GWB, 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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F450 GWB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 1989.
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