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G232 BGL

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,594 mi
Last recorded47,594 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 BGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,594 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,480 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,479 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 47,292 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,292 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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G232 BGL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G232 BGL, 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 G232 BGL registered?

G232 BGL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G232 BGL safe to buy?

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