The road tax status for H538 FJM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H538 FJM?

The MOT for H538 FJM is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of H538 FJM?

The recorded mileage for H538 FJM is 143,785 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H538 FJM ULEZ compliant?

No, H538 FJM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1990 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Petrol · H538 FJM

H538 FJM

1990 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1990. Recorded mileage 143,785 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,785 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1990
Engine: 1595cc

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H538 FJM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
143,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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H538 FJM Mileage History

27/01/2023143,518 mi
07/02/2024143,665 mi+147 mi
15/02/2024143,674 mi+9 mi
17/10/2025143,785 mi+111 mi
17/10/2025143,785 mi

Average of roughly 98 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H538 FJM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 17:03

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Caddy (H538 FJM) between January 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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