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H53 HAD

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,892 mi
Last recorded210,892 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 HAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 210,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Driver's seat with a defective structure floor under seat (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Driver's seat with a defective structure floor under seat (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor hold x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

load sensing valve damp

slight bit of damage to n/s front flexy

small amount of play in n/s front wheel bearing

steering heavy

Pass 6 May 2021 210,263 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 210,251 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has corrosion which may affect braking or steering gear box mount

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 210,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 210,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat in 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lock nuts not fitted on both sides (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle wheel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wheels have narrow tyres causing edges of wheels to protrude

wheels protrude passed arches(sharp edges??)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 209,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 207,760 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 207,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 206,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 206,647 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 203,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 203,564 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 197,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 197,058 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 187,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 187,927 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Some damage to the front to rear fuel pipe.

The hand brake cables look like they may be fouling the tyres.

The horn just passes the mot test,the horh is only just loud enoght to be heard by other road users.

both near side rear and the off side rear lower shocker mounts have some movement.

Pass 13 May 2008 177,772 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 177,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 170,166 miles

osr inner arch rusty †rear chassia rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2007 170,166 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear chassis rusty †osr inner arch rusty

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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H53 HAD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H53 HAD, 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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H53 HAD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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