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J447 DAL

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Maroon Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 DAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 107,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,481 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 145,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 132,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,127 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 121,108 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 113,608 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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J447 DAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Maroon with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J447 DAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J447 DAL registered?

J447 DAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J447 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J447 DAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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