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G439 PYB

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 PYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 103,370 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no key to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long service brake travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,957 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,810 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 101,809 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,298 miles

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

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

fan belt split

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,848 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 30 Jan 2016 95,848 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,507 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,049 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2011 86,535 miles

n/s wiper smears

oil leak from gear box area

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 83,862 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

handbrake cables outer covering cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2008 83,858 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

o/s n/s hand brake cables outer covers spit

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 78,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 78,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres starting to split on outer side walls

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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G439 PYB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G439 PYB, 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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G439 PYB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G439 PYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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