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H748 FFJ

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Cream Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,540 mi
Last recorded190,540 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 190,540 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 190,174 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 190,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel pump loose , rubber mounting broken

Pass 7 Jan 2023
Pass 26 Jul 2013 189,028 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 189,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 141,134 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 141,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 138,627 miles

advisory note previously issued

Fail 27 Oct 2006 138,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

horn poor

o/s/f seat loose in runners

rear number plate poor

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

headlamp pattern poor

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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H748 FFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H748 FFJ, 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 H748 FFJ registered?

H748 FFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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