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D247 DWK

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD247 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 78,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 78,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,523 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,964 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 73,962 miles

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 64,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,409 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre tread starting to raise

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,570 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D247 DWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D247 DWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D247 DWK?

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What year was D247 DWK registered?

D247 DWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D247 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D247 DWK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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