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D920 XAO

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD920 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 129,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Underside Has General Corrosion And Undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,487 miles

General Corrosion To Underside Including Suspension Components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes - Both - Corrosion and Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 127,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Covered In Underseal And Slight Corrosion - Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 125,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2023 125,572 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 123,167 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 121,674 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 121,586 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head under bonnet, chalked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 118,411 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished

Fail 14 May 2020 118,370 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 113,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,160 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,670 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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D920 XAO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D920 XAO, 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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D920 XAO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 July 1987.

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