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G73 WAS

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 WAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 94,662 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Underside generally corroded and deteriorating.

Underside repairs heavily welded and undersealed- condition of repairs difficult to fully assess.

Fail 10 May 2007 94,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle underside badly corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2006 89,689 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

outer sills corroded and deteriorating

passenger door handle broken but still operational.

rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

underside corroded and deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2006 89,651 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle corroded and deteriorating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearsiode front flexi hose ferrule corroded

outer sills corroded and deteriorating

rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

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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G73 WAS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G73 WAS, 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 G73 WAS registered?

G73 WAS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G73 WAS safe to buy?

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