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H526 YMR

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 YMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,726 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,523 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

noise from cambelt area

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

noise from cambelt area

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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H526 YMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H526 YMR, 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 H526 YMR registered?

H526 YMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 December 1990.

Is H526 YMR safe to buy?

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