MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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))
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)
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
front pads getting low
vehicle been lowered
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front pads getting low
vehicle been lowered
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play in near side rear wheel bearing
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
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
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
PASSENGER SEAT REMOVED
SUSPENSION LOWERED
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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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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