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F23 CEG

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

13,334 mi
Last recorded13,334 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 CEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 13,334 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 13,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,100 miles

Areas of under-body slightly corroded. Other areas painted with underseal.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sump damaged

all four tyres 'stretched'

coolant leak

vehicle lowered - decelerometer brake test used

Fail 12 Aug 2024 13,100 miles

Areas of under-body slightly corroded. Other areas painted with underseal.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sump damaged

all four tyres 'stretched'

coolant leak

vehicle lowered - decelerometer brake test used

Pass 2 Feb 2023 12,959 miles

under body corrasion

under body covered in under seal

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 12,949 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements stuck flat on bonnet (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General under body corrosion and extensive under seal limiting inspection

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Rear tyres stretched fitment

Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,582 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Lower bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Lower bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 11,556 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,272 miles

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 17 Jan 2018 10,689 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and slightly loose (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front floor weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) front rubber bush worn in spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 8,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 8,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working wire off switch (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 156,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 156,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wheels protrude beyond vehicle body

Pass 28 Feb 2011 152,523 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust mounts deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

oil leak on engine

oil light flashes

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewalls

slight damage to offside rear chassis by rear spring

surface corrosion to underside and sills

wear in rear spring rear bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2011 152,523 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust mounts deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

horn weak

oil leak on engine

oil light flashes

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewalls

slight damage to offside rear chassis by rear spring

surface corrosion to underside and sills

wear in rear spring rear bushes

Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 151,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear bearings rough

rear chassis members have accident damage

Pass 28 Nov 2008 146,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 142,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 137,073 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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F23 CEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F23 CEG, 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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F23 CEG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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