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F521 MBW

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,497 mi
Last recorded110,497 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 MBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2005 110,497 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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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F521 MBW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F521 MBW, 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 F521 MBW registered?

F521 MBW is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F521 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F521 MBW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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