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H709 AVK

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH709 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 138,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 136,514 miles

Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 133,492 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,467 miles

under side of vehicle has been coated with under body sealer

Fail 16 Apr 2019 133,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side of vehicle has been coated with under body sealer

Pass 14 Jun 2007 133,408 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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H709 AVK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 H709 AVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H709 AVK registered?

H709 AVK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H709 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H709 AVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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