MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,882 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
light corrosion rear underside of vehicle
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was D97 DOW registered?
D97 DOW is a 1986 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 1986.
Is D97 DOW safe to buy?
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