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A16 EML

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,218 mi
Last recorded191,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 191,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 190,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount perished

Pass 28 Sep 2023 190,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 189,986 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Sep 2021 189,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 189,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 189,633 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 188,825 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 188,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most arch /sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 188,032 miles

patches of heavy underside corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 187,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 186,187 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 184,820 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 183,015 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 178,723 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 172,219 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 166,157 miles

engine slight oil leek

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2008 158,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 158,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2006 146,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

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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A16 EML is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,266 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 A16 EML, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 EML is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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