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J485 MKA

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 117,757 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 117,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 114,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,220 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 108,335 miles

advise near side rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge legal limit

advise rear shock absorbers getting weak inoperation

front road springs corroded

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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J485 MKA is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J485 MKA, 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 J485 MKA registered?

J485 MKA is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J485 MKA safe to buy?

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