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1013 RE

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1013 RE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,859 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres stretched but appear seated on rim

Fail 6 Apr 2019 146,853 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering linkage fouling Fuel line (2.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s o/s tyres stretched but appear seated on rim

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,261 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Rear back plates rusty

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 24 Jan 2017 143,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Rear back plates rusty

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 16 Nov 2013 140,899 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 136,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 136,887 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 146,467 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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1013 RE is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 1013 RE, 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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1013 RE is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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