1990 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · H287 ARJ
1990 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24/09/1990. Recorded mileage 160,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1588cc
H287 ARJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 160,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H287 ARJ Mileage History
- 25/10/202183,200 mi
- 09/11/2022159,698 mi+76,498 mi
- 11/12/2023160,678 mi+980 mi
- 04/04/2024160,683 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/2024160,692 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 28,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H287 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Caddy (H287 ARJ) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner,”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage loose seat (7.1.1 (b))”.
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