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D841 WAR

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD841 WAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 128,076 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various previously welded repairs along inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,987 miles

All exhaust rubbers badly cracked/perished

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 126,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/floor by brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose lose into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust rubbers badly cracked/perished

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,030 miles

Both rear outer sills, Nsf floor and Osf inner wing weakening due to corrosion.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipes to both front hoses corroding, and brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroding.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick coverings.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured In engine bay and towards underside rear. (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust very rusty and hangars very perished.

Extensive welded repairs to underside and sills.

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Slight play in Osf steering and suspension ball joints.

Underside fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 122,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by master cylender (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,633 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 22 Aug 2017 116,516 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,045 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,865 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 110,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,326 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 106,329 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2007 106,323 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,297 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 104,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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D841 WAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D841 WAR, 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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D841 WAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 July 1987.

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