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G108 NRM

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,164 mi
Last recorded229,164 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 NRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 229,164 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 229,137 miles

Central Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 229,041 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported offside rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all tyres perished

bumpers missing

corrosion to sills and parts of floor pan

various welding repairs carried out to vehicle

vehicle has been underseald in places

Pass 1 Apr 2014 226,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 220,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 212,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 205,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 197,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 192,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 188,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 183,289 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 183,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G108 NRM is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G108 NRM, 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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G108 NRM is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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