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H427 HBA

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,602 miles

Age related corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 109,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,145 miles

Drivers seat has free play at mounting

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

main beam indicator light dim

rear exhaust hangers starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,481 miles

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

R.B.T. NOT USED VEHICLCE TOO LOW

all suspension lower below limits/ride height drastically altered

both front drive shafts only just clear body

exhaust mounts perished/splitting

main beam warning light dim

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,433 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

R.B.T. NOT USED VEHICLCE TOO LOW

all suspension lower below limits/ride height drastically altered

both front drive shafts only just clear body

exhaust mounts perished/splitting

main beam warning light dim

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,910 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension rubbers bushes worn cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,910 miles

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension rubbers bushes worn cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,218 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion to body in areas

Front struts close to wheel rims

General corrosion to underside

Slight play to rear wheel bearingd

Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion to body in areas

Front struts close to wheel rims

General corrosion to underside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play to rear wheel bearingd

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 213,060 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 213,060 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 213,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 213,460 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 200,107 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 200,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H427 HBA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H427 HBA, 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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H427 HBA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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