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1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration400 WS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 83,645 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 83,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 83,448 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 83,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,150 miles

Different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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400 WS is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 120,228 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 400 WS, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 400 WS registered?

400 WS is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 400 WS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 WS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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