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H188 XDM

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,287 miles

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

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

little play in n/s steering rack arm

n/s rear shocker outer case corrodid

Fail 25 Jan 2010 107,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

little play in n/s steering rack arm

n/s rear shocker outer case corrodid

Pass 22 Jan 2009 105,069 miles

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

Oil leak

main chassis rear X2 & compensator X2 brake pipes corroded not to excess.

n/s windscreen scuttle corroded

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded not dangerous

on road test very slight brake judder on light application

vehicle slight lean to offside no apparent reason or fault found

vehicle underside dirty [borderline] to carry out test

after test on road vehicle pulls to right

on road test gears hard to find

Pass 25 Jan 2008 102,989 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 102,989 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front tyre pressure low

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2007 100,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 100,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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H188 XDM is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H188 XDM, 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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H188 XDM is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 1991.

Is H188 XDM safe to buy?

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