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H978 UNV

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,623 mi
Last recorded175,623 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 175,623 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 174,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 173,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section on hanging bracket area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 153,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers and passengers front seats slight play side to side

no dash illumination

Fail 29 Feb 2016 153,882 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers and passengers front seats slight play side to side

no dash illumination

Pass 23 Mar 2015 146,336 miles

Brake pipes all corroded and greased or undersealed.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 146,336 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Brake pipes all corroded and greased or undersealed.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 130,492 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

passengers door stiff to open from outside

Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 119,028 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside parking brake cable in back plate insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 145,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 135,419 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 133,430 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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H978 UNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H978 UNV, 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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H978 UNV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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