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J501 UWO

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,417 mi
Last recorded88,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 UWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,468 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,958 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 83,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 83,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J501 UWO is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J501 UWO, 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

How do I check the history of J501 UWO?

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What year was J501 UWO registered?

J501 UWO is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J501 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J501 UWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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