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F940 TFA

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,014 mi
Last recorded154,014 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 TFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 154,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 151,543 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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F940 TFA is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F940 TFA, 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 F940 TFA registered?

F940 TFA is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F940 TFA safe to buy?

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