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J521 DAH

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,235 mi
Last recorded94,235 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 DAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,780 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 89,527 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,806 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked and both slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,805 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked and both slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,043 miles

Rust has started on brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rust has started on brake pipes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,405 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

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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J521 DAH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J521 DAH, 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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J521 DAH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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