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G42 WGS

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,864 mi
Last recorded173,864 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 WGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 173,864 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2011 173,631 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt loose

Fail 5 May 2011 173,631 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt loose

Fail 26 May 2010 172,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 172,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 171,692 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 171,692 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 169,896 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 169,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 167,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 167,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WGS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G42 WGS, 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 WGS registered?

G42 WGS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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