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G513 DDP

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

230,760 mi
Last recorded230,760 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 DDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 230,760 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 230,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure thread striped (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 228,056 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 228,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing BOTH SIDES (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 227,238 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 227,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 226,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle lowered

Fail 27 Apr 2018 226,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Vehicle lowered

Pass 1 Jun 2009 222,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 221,457 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 221,457 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G513 DDP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G513 DDP, 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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G513 DDP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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