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F889 WCP

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 WCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,524 miles

both inner sills front to rear have under seal applied and in poor condition

o/s/f cv boot weeping grease

various places on the underside of vehicle have has under seal and filler applied not allowing full inspection of previous repairs

Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,519 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both inner sills front to rear have under seal applied and in poor condition

o/s/f cv boot weeping grease

various places on the underside of vehicle have has under seal and filler applied not allowing full inspection of previous repairs

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,543 miles

both inner sills front to rear have under seal applied and in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated weeping grease

o/s/f tyre scrubbed as alignment obviously incorrect

various places on the underside of vehicle have has under seal and filler applied not allowing full inspection of previous repairs

Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification lower bolts to hub loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both inner sills front to rear have under seal applied and in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated weeping grease

o/s/f tyre scrubbed as alignment obviously incorrect

various places on the underside of vehicle have has under seal and filler applied not allowing full inspection of previous repairs

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 61,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where bed meets chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near front leaf spring mount under filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

filler in both outer sills

floor pan n/s/f corroded

inner sill front to rear in poor condition

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,171 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 21 Jul 2016 122,169 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bolts (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,674 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,673 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,045 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded but none considered excesive and none in perscribed areas

o/s and n/s front shock absorbers have play at upper nut but is not loose or excesive

rear brakes unballenced

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,992 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded but none considered excesive and none in perscribed areas

o/s and n/s front shock absorbers have play at upper nut but is not loose or excesive

rear brakes unballenced

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,015 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2007 100,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,773 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 91,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F889 WCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 F889 WCP, 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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F889 WCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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