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J486 VEP

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,726 mi
Last recorded99,726 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 VEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,726 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,754 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 94,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,104 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 92,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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J486 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J486 VEP, 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 J486 VEP registered?

J486 VEP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J486 VEP safe to buy?

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