MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f door stepo corroded recommend repair
o/s/r braking effort lower than n/s/r when both applied gradually recommend further inspection
offside & nearside rear wheel arch/boot floor corroded
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside door step corroded advise repair
offside & nearside rear wheel arch/boot floor corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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D229 KDE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Cream with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 101,054 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 D229 KDE, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D229 KDE registered?
D229 KDE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D229 KDE safe to buy?
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