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G16 ABF

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,396 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 183,291 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 179,301 miles

advise heavy corrosion on o/s/f windscreen/ door pillar. heavy corrosion around o/s/r inner sill/ handbrake cable mounting area.

heavy corrosion around both rear shock absorber top mounting areas / floor support rails. slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings. damage to o/s/f indicator.

heavy corrosion to holes in scuttle panel.

n/s/r service brake reading could be better.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 175,489 miles

corrosion to a hole n/s/f + o/s/f scuttle panel + pillar. heavy corrosion o/s/f outer sill. heavy corrosion rear shock absorber top mounting point areas. o/s/f indicator lense damaged.

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing. slight rubbing noise n/s/r wheel. corrosion to a hole n/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 172,335 miles

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

heavy corrosion around o/s/f door/windscreen pillar.hazard switch intermittent. heavy corrosion around n/s/f lower arm inner rear mount.play in both handbrake cable- back plate mounts.

n/s/r tailgate catch just holding-advise adjustment.heavy corrosion around rear shock absorber top mountings.heavy corrosion around o/s/r handbrake cable mounting -inner sill.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 169,201 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 164,852 miles

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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G16 ABF is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G16 ABF, 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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G16 ABF is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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