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H556 WAO

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,083 mi
Last recorded143,083 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 WAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 143,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle lowered

Pass 3 Aug 2016 141,958 miles

front cv gaiters cable tied

slight oil leak

underneath vehicle starting to corrode

vehicle low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,396 miles

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

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

both front cv gaiter cabled tied on

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel has slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns os inner sills rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both headlamp lenses cracked

both rear wheeles towing in at top

clutch anti slip missing

n/s headlamp has water in side

van has been lowered all round

Fail 19 Feb 2013 134,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both headlamp lenses cracked

both rear wheeles towing in at top

clutch anti slip missing

n/s headlamp has water in side

van has been lowered all round

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre/ arch show signs of tyre rubbing

offside rear tyre/ arch show signs of tyre rubbing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 109,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre/ arch show signs of tyre rubbing

offside rear tyre/ arch show signs of tyre rubbing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 104,991 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,205 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 94,205 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fog light white in apearance † †top mounts have play † †body rusty † †exhaust mounts perrished † †all brake flexi pipe end rusty

rear brake pipes poorly fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,149 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension lowered

underside rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,211 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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H556 WAO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H556 WAO, 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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H556 WAO is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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