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G687 XEE

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 XEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,380 miles

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

chassis is corroded

corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,365 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

chassis is corroded

corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,332 miles

Body and underside components generally surface corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body and underside components generally surface corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,202 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under side components generally surface corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 127,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under side components generally surface corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WORN TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under side and components corroded in generall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 126,447 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light intermittently flickering (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRES WORN TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Under side and components corroded in generall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 126,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired no weld at front and inner sill/wheel arch area missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fouling on body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper end cap missing

Offside Rear Lower body area corroded and holed

Fail 3 May 2018 126,416 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wish bone (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front discs corroded

both outer/ inner sills have crush damage

rear sills holed and corroded

under side of pick up is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 114,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of lower wishbone rear bush mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of brake pie mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose lower bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of lower wishbone rear bush mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner part of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,413 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 110,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 110,413 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 118,660 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty

f/ discs rusty

slight play in both r/ wheel bearings

sump slight damage

Fail 3 May 2013 118,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both inner and outer sills rusty

f/ discs rusty

slight play in both r/ wheel bearings

sump slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,513 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear wheel bearings are getting noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

rear wheel bearings are getting noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,875 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 86,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 75,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 70,040 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 70,040 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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 XEE is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 G687 XEE, 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 XEE is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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