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J493 RFJ

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,617 mi
Last recorded108,617 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 RFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 178,663 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 178,663 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 178,129 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 178,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads low

Pass 29 May 2009 173,327 miles

front pads getting low

vehicle been lowered

Fail 29 May 2009 173,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front pads getting low

vehicle been lowered

Pass 7 Jun 2008 166,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2007 157,950 miles

both rear hub grease caps missing

drivers mirror provides poor rear view

n/s + o/s sills holed/corroded

o/s/f wheel rim wheel rim damaged

vehicle ride height lowered with non standard suspension

Fail 10 May 2007 157,925 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear hub grease caps missing

n/s and o/s sills holed/corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

vehicle lowered and fitted with non standard suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2005 148,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

PASSENGER SEAT REMOVED

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 1 Sep 2005 148,019 miles

PASSENGER SEAT REMOVED

SUSPENSION LOWERED

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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J493 RFJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J493 RFJ, 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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J493 RFJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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