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G42 TKM

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,487 mi
Last recorded141,487 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 TKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 141,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 141,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 139,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 139,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 138,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2007 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2006 133,809 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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G42 TKM is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G42 TKM, 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 G42 TKM registered?

G42 TKM is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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