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H872 WAU

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,816 mi
Last recorded114,816 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,548 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 108,202 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,953 miles

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

spare wheel and carrier bracket not totally secure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 90,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,271 miles

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

surface corrosion to both front to rear steel brake pipes

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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H872 WAU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H872 WAU, 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 H872 WAU registered?

H872 WAU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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