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C102 BPW

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 BPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 91,305 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front upper suspension mount

various welding repairs carried out to underside

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

vehicle lowerd

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,680 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 89,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,274 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear fog lamp damaged and loose

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,562 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,936 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear metal brake pipes,front to rear metal brake pipes and o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

n/s rear shocker slightly damp

o/s front inner wing rusty

slight damage to front number plate

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,701 miles

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

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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C102 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,525 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 C102 BPW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C102 BPW registered?

C102 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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