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H226 MJC

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 MJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,259 miles

RUBBER BOOT ON N/S DRIVE COUPLING SPLIT

Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,251 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

RUBBER BOOT ON N/S DRIVE COUPLING SPLIT

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 78,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

offside and nearside front inner driveshaft gaitors split

offside and nearside front strut top bearings have slight play

rear load area floor section corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

offside and nearside front inner driveshaft gaitors split

offside and nearside front strut top bearings have slight play

rear load area floor section corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 73,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front strut top bearings have movement

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

rear load area floor section corroded

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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H226 MJC is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H226 MJC, 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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H226 MJC is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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