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F18 OPG

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,164 mi
Last recorded2,164 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 OPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 2,164 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 2,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 2,069 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 1,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 143,370 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 139,902 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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F18 OPG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F18 OPG, 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 F18 OPG registered?

F18 OPG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F18 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 OPG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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