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F505 VAC

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 VAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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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

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 133,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front and rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,417 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,419 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,512 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,629 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2020 114,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery tray corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 114,212 miles

Battery tray is slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 113,525 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 8 May 2017 112,915 miles

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre is deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,117 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near-side front tyre worn on inner edge, fine cracking in tyre walls.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near-side front tyre worn on inner edge, fine cracking in tyre walls.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 107,166 miles

Oil leak

advise all exhaust rubbers perishing

advise front brake discs look thin unable to determine

advise two front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 107,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise all exhaust rubbers perishing

advise front brake discs look thin unable to determine

advise two front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 103,389 miles

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

bad oil leaks

fuel pipes very rusty

offside front tyre low on tread

rear brake pipes very short and poorly routed

reverse light stays on

Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,369 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all brake pipes very rusty and weak

bad oil leaks

fuel pipes very rusty

offside front tyre low on tread

rear brake pipes very short and poorly routed

reverse light stays on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,173 miles

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

both front tyres low on tread

both rerar tyres on limits

chassis,floor pans and sills all rusty and weak

engine noisey

front brake discs in poor condition

horn poor

Fail 18 Mar 2008 101,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

both front tyres low on tread

both rerar tyres on limits

chassis,floor pans and sills all rusty and weak

engine noisey

front brake discs in poor condition

horn poor

Pass 4 Aug 2006 99,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 97,433 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 97,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F505 VAC is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F505 VAC, 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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F505 VAC is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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