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J409 VEH

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,333 mi
Last recorded147,333 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 VEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 147,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,333 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 147,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 147,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 147,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/ sill complete corroded but serious

Fail 21 Dec 2005 147,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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J409 VEH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J409 VEH, 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 J409 VEH registered?

J409 VEH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J409 VEH safe to buy?

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