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D791 GDE

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,236 mi
Last recorded129,236 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD791 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2023 129,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding not carried out properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced susp arm mount rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported foul inner rack end (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi insecure and hanging too low (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

screenwash bottle insecure

underbody corrossion

expansion bottle insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2022 129,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,913 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension lowered excessively Danger of engine oil sump fouling road

Fail 7 Nov 2020 128,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front both strut top bearings have slight free play

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

suspension lowered excessively Danger of engine oil sump fouling road

Pass 1 Nov 2019 128,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 128,308 miles

Emissions not tested oil light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inside car passenger side (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wing repaired with filler (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to spring hanger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on the alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan rail full of filler (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis braket (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 129,297 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,701 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,968 miles

Some corrosion in chassis member above axle offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,076 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s front sill holes not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,132 miles

hole in o/s front sill not affectig prescribed area

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

hole in o/s front sill not affectig prescribed area

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion underbody

Fail 7 Jul 2009 83,728 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,766 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 May 2007 72,753 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,740 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 67,637 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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D791 GDE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 D791 GDE, 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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D791 GDE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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