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H973 ETT

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 138,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 136,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 136,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,054 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 127,054 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 120,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,611 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 112,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 May 2013 112,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,118 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,621 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,296 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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H973 ETT is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H973 ETT, 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 H973 ETT registered?

H973 ETT is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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