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F53 SFB

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,208 mi
Last recorded61,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 SFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 61,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front cv boot perished - offside front lower door hinge cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,708 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside cv boot twisted

offside mirror loose

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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F53 SFB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F53 SFB, 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

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What year was F53 SFB registered?

F53 SFB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is F53 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F53 SFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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