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G411 CVN

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,548 mi
Last recorded30,548 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG411 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,548 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 28,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 122,366 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

aftermarket tank strap fitted

car has been lowered

car heavily undersealed

car very scruffy

corrosion to drivers door

single wiper conversion fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 118,587 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 118,540 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front crossmember corroded

o/s door sharpe edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 115,963 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension travel low

wheel protusion may fail other laws number plates may fail future mot

Fail 30 Nov 2007 115,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front suspension travel low

wheel protusion may fail other laws number plates may fail future mot

Pass 2 Nov 2006 111,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 104,347 miles

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

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

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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G411 CVN is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G411 CVN, 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 G411 CVN registered?

G411 CVN is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G411 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G411 CVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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