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H546 XMA

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

232,697 mi
Last recorded232,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH546 XMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 232,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 232,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 230,907 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 230,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 230,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 230,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 228,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 226,957 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 226,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 224,427 miles

Vehicle has coil over lowered suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2018 222,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 222,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 220,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 219,106 miles

Vehicle has been modified from standard.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 215,880 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ADVISE HANDBRAKE WARNING LAMP INOP

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 215,870 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Alternator top bolt loose.

Corriosion holed o/s/r inner wheel arch.

Inner o/s/f tyre close to 3/4 minimum tread.

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

Several brake pipes corrioding at rear.

Pass 8 May 2012 213,024 miles

O/S head light poor image, reflector going dull.

Several rear brake pipes rusting.

Fail 8 May 2012 213,024 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S head light poor image, reflector going dull.

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Several rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 13 May 2011 207,750 miles

Hand brake travel close to the top.

Lift close to maximum in the n/s/f upper leg mount.

N/S/F wheel bearing noise but not yet rough

Rust starting on the inner body sections and rear chassis legs near the upper shock absorber mounts.

Wear lips on both front brake discs.

Pass 17 May 2010 198,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Resealed both inner front wings to chassis

Fail 17 May 2010 198,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Resealed both inner front wings to chassis

Pass 8 May 2009 192,345 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 13 May 2008 177,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 173,057 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 168,266 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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H546 XMA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H546 XMA, 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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H546 XMA is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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