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G168 OCG

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,150 mi
Last recorded150,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 OCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 150,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 196,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 253,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 182,523 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 182,513 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both locking secure device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 182,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 182,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both strut locking rings loose on coil adjusters

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 181,998 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 181,998 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

electrical connector bear and exposed, front

Fail 28 Jul 2017 181,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported to axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front strut locking nut loose under spring

electrical connector bear and exposed, front

Fail 2 Dec 2013 226,060 miles

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

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Handbrake warning light inoperable

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 220,694 miles

NSR inner wheel arch light corrosion

NSR outer sill light corrosion

OSR inner wheel arch light corrosion

OSR outer sill light corrosion

Rear floor pan light corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant warning light flashing

Fail 30 Nov 2012 220,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NSR inner wheel arch light corrosion

NSR outer sill light corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR inner wheel arch light corrosion

OSR outer sill light corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear floor pan light corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant warning light flashing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 220,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension lowerd

Pass 27 Sep 2010 219,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn insecure

rear back pannel corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 219,181 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn insecure

rear back pannel corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 216,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat poor

fog lamp poor

tailgate poor

underside rusting

Fail 7 Aug 2009 216,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2008 210,742 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 210,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chip in windscreen

slight noise from near side front hub area

wet at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2007 205,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 205,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 203,561 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 203,561 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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G168 OCG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G168 OCG, 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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G168 OCG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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