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A6 ECV

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (rubber off) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 140,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 140,685 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,440 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 136,892 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 136,870 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 134,499 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 131,156 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard switch sticky

front flexis rubbing on shocks

n/s chassis rail corroding

n/s dip beam connection fault

Pass 24 Nov 2008 125,874 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 125,835 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 119,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2007 119,901 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,843 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,518 miles

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

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

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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A6 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A6 ECV, 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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What year was A6 ECV registered?

A6 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 1990.

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