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G31 FDO

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,251 mi
Last recorded189,251 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 FDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 189,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s floor pan areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle front to rear slight corrosion covered in black wax oil

Pass 24 Mar 2022 188,111 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil front to rear

Pass 21 Apr 2021 183,224 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 183,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 175,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 164,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 164,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 160,783 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 156,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 154,099 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust mounts slightly deteriated,but system still suported

Pass 15 Apr 2014 151,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,015 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 142,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 134,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake hose ferrals corroded

nearside front shock leaking

front brake pads worn very low will need replacing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 130,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's rusty

light corrosion on brake pipe's

os/rear tyre perrishing

uneven wear and perrishing n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 130,950 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's rusty

light corrosion on brake pipe's

os/rear tyre perrishing

uneven wear and perrishing n/s rear tyre

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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G31 FDO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G31 FDO, 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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G31 FDO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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