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IIB 3527

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,978 mi
Last recorded99,978 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 3527
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing fouling o/s leaf spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

driver's seat slightly loose on runners

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter loose

engine over heating

front bumper loose

off side front door hinges worn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 116,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,206 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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IIB 3527 is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 72,286 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 IIB 3527, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IIB 3527 is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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