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A9 HLU

1989 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,809 mi
Last recorded177,809 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caddy112,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 177,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 177,781 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bothsides near bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 177,780 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bothsides near bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2012 176,039 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 176,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 176,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 176,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

offside rear shock absorber mounting corroded

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside inner cv joint

scratches on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2009 173,557 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion started all under vehicle

no passenger seat or seatbelt fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 170,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brakes tested on tackometer due to front subframe hitting brake plate platfome

front and rear suspenion low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 162,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 162,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 157,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 157,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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A9 HLU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel 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 A9 HLU, 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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A9 HLU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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