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J519 EBE

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,834 mi
Last recorded153,834 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 EBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 153,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,839 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 148,831 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 139,133 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 134,642 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner play in steering inner rack ends both sides

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 134,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner play in steering inner rack ends both sides

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 133,863 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2019 133,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support area of front mounting of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan under passengers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support area of front mounting of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,990 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,982 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 119,408 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 119,384 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner wheel arch (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,618 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,986 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 105,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 97,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,220 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,547 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 72,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,093 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,285 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,285 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,216 miles

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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J519 EBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J519 EBE, 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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J519 EBE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 July 1992.

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