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C975 RDL

1985 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caddy72,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 RDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside and nearside sills corroded. †offside front tyre worn low. †

Fail 26 Jun 2006 83,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside and nearside sills corroded. †offside front tyre worn low. †

Pass 25 Jun 2005 81,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005

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

Fail 20 Jun 2005 81,868 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

surface corrosion to both sills and floor.

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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C975 RDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 72,286 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 C975 RDL, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C975 RDL registered?

C975 RDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C975 RDL safe to buy?

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