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H839 NAX

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,112 mi
Last recorded203,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH839 NAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 203,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 201,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 199,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 197,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 194,794 miles

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

all brake lines corroding and undersealed

underside undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2022 194,794 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all brake lines corroding and undersealed

underside undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2021 194,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 194,035 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn lower bearing /bush (2.2.2 (b))

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

Front front brake pads are slightly to big for the discs

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge( been rubbing on the arch at some stage) and low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo area is slightly damp but not leaking at time of test

heavy underseal underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2020 192,597 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 192,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 181,705 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 176,053 miles

vehicle covered in under seal/grease protective coating restricting inspection of brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2016 176,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle covered in under seal/grease protective coating restricting inspection of brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 166,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 165,088 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 165,088 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 163,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 163,928 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 162,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 158,819 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 151,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 146,561 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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H839 NAX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H839 NAX, 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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What year was H839 NAX registered?

H839 NAX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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