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D97 DOW

1986 Volkswagen Caddy

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Caddy71,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 DOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,893 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s and o/s/r inner sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Aug 2014 77,893 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s and o/s/r inner sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2013 75,872 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion rear underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,719 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear wheel brg cap missing

speedo inop

sport exhaust fitted and vehicle lowered

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,719 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear wheel brg cap missing

slight play in steering rack inner joint

sport exhaust fitted and vehicle lowered

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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D97 DOW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D97 DOW, 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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D97 DOW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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