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G687 GUY

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,833 mi
Last recorded199,833 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 GUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 199,833 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 195,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 194,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 193,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 191,507 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 187,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 186,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 186,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 178,658 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 172,077 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 172,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 213,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 209,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 203,771 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 203,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 198,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 198,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 188,313 miles

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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G687 GUY is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G687 GUY, 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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G687 GUY is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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