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F735 UWP

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,097 mi
Last recorded79,097 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 UWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,815 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slight split

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,837 miles

Corrosion to both front of rear inner arches

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking loadsensing valve leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,290 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most exhaust rubbers are perished and beginning to split,system is secure at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,646 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

various exhaust rubbers broken but exhuast still sufficiently supported

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,455 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F735 UWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F735 UWP, 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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F735 UWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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