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H486 NWN

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,774 mi
Last recorded145,774 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH486 NWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 145,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

all wheels and tyres protruding arches

Fail 24 Sep 2024 145,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all wheels and tyres protruding arches

Pass 4 Apr 2014 142,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/brake pipes

o/s/r panel holed

Fail 1 Apr 2014 142,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/brake pipes

o/s/r panel holed

Pass 3 Apr 2013 139,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis/brake pipes

o/s/r quarterpanel holed

washer bottle loose

Pass 24 Mar 2012 135,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on sills/floor/chassis

n/s/f flexi twisted slightly

o/s door hinge worn

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 130,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 23 Mar 2011 130,998 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2005 126,790 miles

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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H486 NWN is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H486 NWN, 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 H486 NWN registered?

H486 NWN is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H486 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H486 NWN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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