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H732 AEE

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,667 mi
Last recorded31,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH732 AEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,667 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 31,667 miles

Registration plate missing Both (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,257 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 30,247 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 29,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

indicator tell tail inop

vehicle lowered

Fail 3 Dec 2020 29,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicator tell tail inop

vehicle lowered

Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 28,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrsion front engine mount

Fail 10 Dec 2018 27,422 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrsion front engine mount

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 27,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 25,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 168,986 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 168,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 159,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front coil springs showing heavy surface corrosion

both nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms showing heavy corrosion

both outer lower sills and associated floor arear showing surface corrosion and previous repairs.

front lower cross member showing de- formed panel

rear compensator valve linkage slightly worn.

rear flexi hose slightly loose in fixing bracket

Fail 29 Jul 2013 159,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front coil springs showing heavy surface corrosion

both nearside and offside front front lower wishbone arms showing heavy surface corrosion.

front lower cross member showing de-formed panel

nearside outer sills and associated floor arear showing surface corrosion and orevious repairs

nearside seat belt catch cover missing.

offside lower outer sills and associated floor areas showing surface corrosion.

rear flexi brake hose slightly loose in fixing bracket

Fail 17 Sep 2012 159,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

passenger outer sill is holed

passenger rear tyre is cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2011 156,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 152,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake load valve linkage worn

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 18 Aug 2009 148,460 miles

brake load valve linkage corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake load valve linkage corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 144,066 miles

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

brake load valve arm worn

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 140,593 miles

The ferrules on front flexi brake hoses starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 137,590 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 137,584 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H732 AEE is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H732 AEE, 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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H732 AEE is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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