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F747 XFX

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,598 mi
Last recorded92,598 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 XFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,598 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,590 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has some movement side to side

Fuel pipe chaffing the carb linkage

Fuel pipe has a severe kink coming through the subframe

Oil leaks

accelerator pedal likage loose

Fail 23 Aug 2013 92,578 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust fowling shock absorber - n/s/r

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 122,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 116,811 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,975 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 109,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 103,780 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 103,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,532 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 99,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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F747 XFX is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F747 XFX, 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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F747 XFX is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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