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H593 WVJ

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,702 mi
Last recorded24,702 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH593 WVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 24,702 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to suspension. Top of shocker mount

Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,589 miles

General underbody corrosions

Offside Front chassis leg/subframe mount

Pass 5 Aug 2021 24,450 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 24,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of shock absorber and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 23,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BROKEN (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush HUB ASSY (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion UNDER CAR /AND SOME COMPONANTS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCHES /INNER (6.1.B.2)

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS CORRODED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 11,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheel bearings have play

front discs and pads wearing thin

light corrosion appearing under body

Fail 8 Dec 2013

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have play

front discs and pads wearing thin

light corrosion appearing under body

Pass 6 Dec 2012 4,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 920 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 189,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 189,294 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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H593 WVJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H593 WVJ, 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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H593 WVJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 1990.

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