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H476 NVW

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,054 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Wiper mark on screen

Fail 30 Sep 2025 59,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Wiper mark on screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,084 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 228,421 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 228,421 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 224,165 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 224,156 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 220,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 211,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 211,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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H476 NVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H476 NVW, 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 H476 NVW registered?

H476 NVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H476 NVW safe to buy?

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