CarVerify

Free Car Check

F337 FEA

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF337 FEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 146,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all exhaust system deteriorated (borderline)

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded but not within 30cm of suspension component

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front wipers poor

middle section exhaust blowing

n/s steering rack gaitor deteriorated (borderline)

water leak from radiator and header tank

Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,984 miles

middle section exhaust blowing

all exhaust system deteriorated (borderline)

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded but not within 30cm of suspension component

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine oil leak

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front wipers poor

n/s steering rack gaitor deteriorated (borderline)

water leak from radiator and header tank

Fail 17 Jul 2010 139,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedel rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust manifold slightly blowing

exhaust system badly deteriorated and slightly blowikng from places

front brake discs pitted and worn

play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2010 139,702 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedel rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust manifold slightly blowing

exhaust system badly deteriorated and slightly blowikng from places

front brake discs pitted and worn

play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2009 134,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 131,498 miles

Advise battery insecure

Advise brake pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2008 131,435 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

all brake pipes heavily greased passed as seen

Pass 23 Jun 2007 127,375 miles

drivers seat slightly deteriorating

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 22 Jun 2007 127,366 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat deteriorating

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 124,422 miles

general corrosion starting though out vehicle borderline in places.

oil leak

security of offside front door handle.

slight play in front top suspension top mounting.

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 124,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

general corrosion starting throughout vehicle borderline in places

oil leak

security of offside door handle

slight play in front top suspension bushs

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F337 FEA is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F337 FEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F337 FEA?

You can check the full history of F337 FEA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F337 FEA registered?

F337 FEA is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F337 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F337 FEA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F337 FEA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F337 FEA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.