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J425 CUA

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ425 CUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,311 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 113,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 112,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 112,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 111,230 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner wings

corrosion to the underside/ undersealed , holes could be made using force

vehicle lowered making inspection harder to carry out

Fail 12 May 2020 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear inner wings

corrosion to the underside/ undersealed , holes could be made using force

vehicle lowered making inspection harder to carry out

Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 15,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,808 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 9,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,066 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 9,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wear on inner edge

two exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,176 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 86,176 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,370 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

play in rack

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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J425 CUA is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J425 CUA, 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 J425 CUA registered?

J425 CUA is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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