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D47 SJO

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 112,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 112,348 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 112,348 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 112,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre wall getting worn

oil leak

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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D47 SJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D47 SJO, 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

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What year was D47 SJO registered?

D47 SJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D47 SJO safe to buy?

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