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J193 FAB

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,974 mi
Last recorded204,974 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 204,974 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 204,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector / leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both offside wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 195,723 miles

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

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

both seat mounts worn

nearside rear wheel rubbing against hand brake cable

Fail 27 Nov 2014 195,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both seat mounts worn

nearside rear wheel rubbing against hand brake cable

Fail 22 Aug 2014 195,571 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 194,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 188,762 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 188,581 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 179,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

front number plate is cracked through fixing holes

nearside rear outer sill is rusting near suspension mounting

underside is generally very rusty from centre back

Pass 20 Jan 2012 179,129 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

front number plate is cracked through fixing holes

nearside rear outer sill is rusting near suspension mounting

underside is generally very rusty from centre back

Pass 14 Jan 2011 169,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 169,523 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 164,042 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 164,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 157,170 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 157,170 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 148,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 148,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 135,250 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 135,250 miles

Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 120,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 120,663 miles

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

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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J193 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J193 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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J193 FAB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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