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H489 TVG

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 TVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 99,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,400 miles

advised nsf door latch faulty

advised nsf hub bearing slight play

advised underside rusty places

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advised nsf door latch faulty

advised nsf hub bearing slight play

advised u bolts too long

advised underside rusty places

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,174 miles

advised osf nsf track rod gaitors perished

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside wheel bearing

Nearside Track rod end gaiter perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,890 miles

Nearside front track rod end gaiter perished

various areas under vechile corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,725 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside body sill corroded

Rear spring bushes split

Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding Brake (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside body sill corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear spring bushes split

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,648 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded rear end

Rear spring bushes perished

Pass 20 Jun 2015 96,557 miles

Rear spring bushes perished

Fail 13 Jun 2015 96,532 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Various areas under body corroded

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear spring bushes perished

Fail 14 Jun 2014 96,415 miles

Offside rear inner body sill corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear spring bushes perished

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,415 miles

Offside rear inner body sill corroded

Rear spring bushes perished

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,309 miles

advised horn not loud

advised rear box rubber split

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,309 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advised horn not loud

advised rear box rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,021 miles

All tyres perished on side walls

Both ends of wiper blades

Horn not very loud

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side front inner wing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust rubbers

Tail gate not fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,816 miles

advised ends missing of wiper blades

advised exhaust rubber split

advised gear cover plit

advised starter loose in gear box

advised track rod ends dust cover plit

Fail 6 Jun 2011 95,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advised ends missing of wiper blades

advised exhaust rubber split

advised gear cover plit

advised starter loose in gear box

advised track rod ends dust cover plit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,605 miles

advised front jacking point showing signs of corrosion

advised unabel to check nsf seatbelt child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 94,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advised front jacking point showing signs of corrosion

advised unabel to check nsf seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,609 miles

advised alt b elt worn

advised bottom gearstick gaitor split

advised slight play nsr hub bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 92,609 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advised alt b elt worn

advised bottom gearstick gaitor split

advised slight play in rack

advised slight play nsr hub bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,939 miles

advised chip in screen

advised slight lift in front shocks

advised slight play in uj joint

advised slight play rear bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advised chip in screen

advised slight lift in front shocks

advised slight play in uj joint

advised slight play rear bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,180 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H489 TVG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H489 TVG, 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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H489 TVG is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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