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G174 AHK

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 AHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

smear on wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2025
Pass 26 Sep 2021 236,949 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 236,926 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 236,914 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 236,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 229,470 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2005 221,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 221,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G174 AHK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G174 AHK, 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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What year was G174 AHK registered?

G174 AHK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G174 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G174 AHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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