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J192 FAB

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

297,478 mi
Last recorded297,478 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ192 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 297,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 297,478 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 291,437 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre

slight cracking to o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 May 2018 291,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

slight cracking to o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 289,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 29,043 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 269,295 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 269,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 260,242 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 260,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 249,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 240,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 232,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 223,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

batery insercore

steering rack slight playn/s ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2008 214,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 208,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 202,594 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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J192 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 113,279 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 J192 FAB, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J192 FAB registered?

J192 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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