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H523 YYW

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,971 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust mounts perishing

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust mounts perishing

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,990 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 104,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded LEAF SPRING FRONT FIXING PRESCRIBED AREA (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,458 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,806 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,674 miles

both rear wheel bearings slighty rough when rotated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,434 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,867 miles

rear brakes noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2010 97,867 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,487 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 88,679 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,239 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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H523 YYW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H523 YYW, 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 H523 YYW registered?

H523 YYW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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