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F499 JRR

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,136 mi
Last recorded159,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 JRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 159,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 158,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 158,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 157,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 157,085 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 152,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 152,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,330 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever travel on limit

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded & insecure

offside rear fog light lense damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2010 82,321 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever travel on limit

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded & insecure

offside rear fog light lense damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 82,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle in rusty condition underneath

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,030 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle in rusty condition underneath

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,284 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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F499 JRR is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F499 JRR, 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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F499 JRR is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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