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F897 HGO

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 HGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,192 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,184 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2017 101,613 miles

Brake load valve damp (Further investigation recommended). Front number plate small but still visible from a reasonable distance.

Corrosion forming on offside front floor area.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (Recommend attention soon) (2.4.A.3)

Number plate lamp slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight movement in both front top suspension mounts, lowering suspension fitted.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front valance (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,361 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,361 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,531 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

drivers seat back / tilt mechanism slightly worn

exhaust frontpipe heat sheild bolts loose

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,531 miles

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

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

drivers seat back / tilt mechanism slightly worn

exhaust frontpipe heat sheild bolts loose

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,590 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 77,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,129 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 14 Jan 2006 60,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 60,499 miles

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

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

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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F897 HGO is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F897 HGO, 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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F897 HGO is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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