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G146 DJB

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,839 mi
Last recorded125,839 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 DJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,839 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 125,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2009 118,824 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 118,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 112,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 110,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 110,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G146 DJB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G146 DJB, 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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G146 DJB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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