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F591 MCJ

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF591 MCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,514 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,514 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,967 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,966 miles

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle has several rust holes around shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bed around wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,190 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 79,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,488 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,581 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,575 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 71,575 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,211 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,211 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,928 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,890 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,890 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,743 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 58,743 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,184 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.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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F591 MCJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F591 MCJ, 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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F591 MCJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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