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H283 DRG

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 DRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,274 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 74,041 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 74,039 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,165 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,165 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,199 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,199 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,821 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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H283 DRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H283 DRG, 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 H283 DRG registered?

H283 DRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H283 DRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H283 DRG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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