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J437 NBJ

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 86,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 184,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 183,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 181,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 178,268 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 176,045 miles

Crack in front screen but not in vision

Pass 15 Jul 2014 175,279 miles

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside inner rack end

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 170,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 165,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 164,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 162,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 158,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Jun 2007 153,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 149,714 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)

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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J437 NBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J437 NBJ, 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 J437 NBJ registered?

J437 NBJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J437 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J437 NBJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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