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F4 NVW

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,063 mi
Last recorded146,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 146,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 145,437 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 144,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 144,939 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 144,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 80,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 78,936 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 136,086 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above spring top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Fail 26 Sep 2015 136,086 miles

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above spring top mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,154 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,090 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 127,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 125,883 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 124,150 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 122,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 120,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F4 NVW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F4 NVW, 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 F4 NVW registered?

F4 NVW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is F4 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 NVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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