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G438 LVF

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,884 mi
Last recorded156,884 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 156,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,862 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has a heavy coating of underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm - Stone chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,461 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 156,461 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Alternator belt poor condition

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 149,774 miles

front brake discs corroding

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

screen chipped

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 135,165 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Front flexy hose ferrels corroding

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Rear tyres different size to fronts

Pass 10 Apr 2013 131,338 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 14 Apr 2012 128,024 miles

screen chipped

slight play in offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,385 miles

nearside rear shock corroded

rear of exhaust corroded

screen chipped

Pass 17 Apr 2010 120,947 miles

exhaust corroded

screen chipped

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2009 118,335 miles

oil leak

rear shocks corroded

screen chipped

Pass 22 Dec 2007 114,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 109,724 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2006 104,670 miles

all exhaust rubbers perishing

front top suspension mountings slight wear

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres perishing

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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G438 LVF is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G438 LVF, 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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G438 LVF is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G438 LVF safe to buy?

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