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F851 TDD

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,394 mi
Last recorded71,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 TDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,394 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,854 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,079 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,264 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,713 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,373 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,039 miles

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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F851 TDD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F851 TDD, 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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What year was F851 TDD registered?

F851 TDD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F851 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F851 TDD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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