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G709 KEX

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG709 KEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 137,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 137,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 136,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 133,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 133,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,054 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracked on edges

Offside Rear footbrake effort low

all exhaust rubbers split

Fail 8 Sep 2016 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracked on edges

Offside Rear footbrake effort low

all exhaust rubbers split

Pass 20 Aug 2015 131,755 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,110 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,171 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 122,162 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 119,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 116,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 115,369 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 115,363 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s registration plate light dim

Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 115,289 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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G709 KEX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G709 KEX, 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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What year was G709 KEX registered?

G709 KEX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G709 KEX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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