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D45 GJD

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,486 mi
Last recorded32,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 GJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 18,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,861 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 14,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 13,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,848 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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D45 GJD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D45 GJD, 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 D45 GJD registered?

D45 GJD is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 1986.

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