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F840 SRW

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,129 mi
Last recorded178,129 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 SRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 178,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 178,129 miles

Central Rear small amount ok rust in a few places needs watching

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

small amout of corrosion at rear

Pass 9 Sep 2017 176,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 170,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 166,562 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 160,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 160,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 158,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 158,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 157,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 143,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 139,600 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 139,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 134,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 163,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 123,673 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 123,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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F840 SRW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F840 SRW, 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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F840 SRW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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