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F115 FAW

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,784 mi
Last recorded167,784 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 FAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 167,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes from load sensing valve to brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 166,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 161,645 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 156,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 151,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 146,107 miles

off side rear tyre on legal limit. off side front brake pipe slight corosion.

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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F115 FAW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,260 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 F115 FAW, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F115 FAW registered?

F115 FAW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F115 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F115 FAW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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