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K519 MBP

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK519 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 70,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 69,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 69,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 68,774 miles

rear spring U bolts long and damaged

Fail 12 May 2022 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

rear spring U bolts long and damaged

Pass 7 May 2021 66,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 66,926 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear number plate cable tied on

Pass 16 May 2019 66,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 66,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

Horn control insecure +horn unit insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint lose (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on body and axle (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 65,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 14 May 2016 65,167 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts brake rod at bulkhead (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped x3 (3.6.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,543 miles

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

Inner Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise horn poor

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise starter wiring fouling cooling fan

Fail 26 Oct 2013 61,564 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise starter wiring fouling cooling fan

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,745 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

advise o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,843 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,992 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,992 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,578 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,561 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

alternator drive belt very loose

both rear tyres sidewall starting to crack

o/s/r bumper has damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 29,952 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,285 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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K519 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 K519 MBP, 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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K519 MBP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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