1989 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Petrol · F418 HKK
1989 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 212,556 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F418 HKK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2023
- 212,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F418 HKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Caddy (F418 HKK) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
F418 HKK Mileage History
- 12/07/2022207,743 mi
- 02/09/2022207,763 mi+20 mi
- 02/09/2022207,773 mi+10 mi
- 16/08/2023212,556 mi+4,783 mi
Average of roughly 4,396 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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