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B20 DUB

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,775 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,803 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,169 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,169 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cables req securing to stop possibility of fouling rear tyres.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 124,406 miles

Different wheels fitted at time of retest

Unable to inspect rear metal brake pipes - covered in underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2006 124,406 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Unable to inspect rear brake pipes - covered in underseal

Fail 21 Nov 2006 124,405 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear shock absorbers, lower mounting bolts have no locking devices

clutch pedaql anti slip insecure

minor damage to front no plate

passenger seat removed

possible fuel leak from fuel filter

veiw through windscreen very poor due to dirt and grime

front bumper insecure

o/s/r bumper insecure

rear tail gate missing. no load security

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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B20 DUB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,266 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 B20 DUB, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B20 DUB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 1990.

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