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J992 BVJ

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,568 mi
Last recorded143,568 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,568 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer tread

offside front tyre damaged on outer tread

Pass 3 Aug 2010 138,048 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 137,880 miles

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 131,522 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 131,473 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 127,089 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 124,766 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 123,207 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear leaf srings slightly longitudinally displaced

Fail 22 Apr 2006 123,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front suspension bump stops excessively deteriorated

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

water pump excessively noisy

Fail 8 Mar 2006 123,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J992 BVJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 120,228 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 J992 BVJ, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J992 BVJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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