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H861 FAD

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 FAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 105,874 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexy retaining clip missing

drivers seat forward and back mech is home made and takes alot to line up and get pin through both sides of the fixing and could do with being spring loaded so it holds itself in

Fail 2 May 2023 105,870 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexy retaining clip missing

drivers seat forward and back mech is home made and takes alot to line up and get pin through both sides of the fixing and could do with being spring loaded so it holds itself in

Fail 27 Jan 2023 105,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to o/s rear brake pipe to flexy leaking and flexy retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper arm loose

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 105,860 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill spot wielded every 6 inches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported 3 fittings for rear flexys missing not holding in brackets (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,388 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust rubbers slightly perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 103,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust bush broken exhaust still supported

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust bush broken exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,098 miles

n/s wiper blade split. n/s strutt top slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s wiper blade split. n/s strutt top slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,093 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 89,773 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 89,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H861 FAD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H861 FAD, 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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H861 FAD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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