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G531 OBV

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 OBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,008 miles

advise brake check rear readings slightly low

boot floor area corroding in places

brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear inner sill areas corroding

slight oil leak

windscreen wiper slow in operation

Fail 13 Jun 2019 160,008 miles

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

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

advise brake check rear readings slightly low

boot floor area corroding in places

brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear inner sill areas corroding

slight oil leak

windscreen wiper slow in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2013 159,827 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension very low on all four wheels

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension very low on all four wheels

Pass 15 Nov 2012 150,623 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 141,519 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Slight corrosion visable under vehicle

Slight play in nearside front wheel , suspect lower arm ball joint

Slight play in offside rear wheel , suspect wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,676 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 131,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 124,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel hose heavily perished

hazzard warning adequite

hc emissions acceptable at fast idol

offside morror losse

offside track rod end nut locking devise not visable

rear reflectors adequite

rear suspension modified

Fail 6 Jul 2009 124,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hazzard warning adequite

hc emissions acceptable at fast idol

offside morror losse

offside track rod end nut locking devise not visable

rear reflectors adequite

rear suspension modified

Fail 26 Jun 2009 123,886 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

hazard tell tale in switch not working

o/s door mirror insecure

rear fuel hose badly perished

suspension very hard

Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,661 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 116,661 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension air bags fouling body

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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G531 OBV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G531 OBV, 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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G531 OBV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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