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H15 DSW

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,725 mi
Last recorded55,725 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 DSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 55,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,384 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 55,384 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,994 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 54,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose slightly damaged near the fuel tank (7.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

centre heat shield insecure

footbrake has a low reading of 56%

Pass 10 May 2017 53,888 miles

Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately x2 (3.6.A.3)

exhaust first support mounting rubber

Pass 12 May 2016 52,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear exhaust mounting rubber req replacing

Fail 7 May 2016 52,865 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear exhaust mounting rubber req replacing

Pass 4 May 2015 52,271 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 52,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,041 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 126,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,862 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 98,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H15 DSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H15 DSW, 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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H15 DSW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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