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F918 PYY

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 143,233 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Core plug ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 142,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable chaffing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 142,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 142,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb holder (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 140,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 136,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 136,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut and b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill infront of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,602 miles

Both CV boots perished

Both door bottoms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 126,281 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,193 miles

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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F918 PYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F918 PYY, 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 F918 PYY registered?

F918 PYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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