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H898 TYA

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,972 mi
Last recorded181,972 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 181,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 177,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,079 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 164,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 164,061 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 151,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various parts of floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 137,474 miles

all brake pipes corroded

bad corrosion under car

Pass 11 Jun 2008 137,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 135,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 135,022 miles

offside rear brake performance low

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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H898 TYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H898 TYA, 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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H898 TYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 October 1990.

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