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G779 YBJ

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 YBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,844 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 62,843 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,845 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,843 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,591 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,727 miles

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,715 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

different wheels fitted to rear

front engine mount dropped

front flexys tucked behind suspension legs

gear gaitor unatatched

o/s/f cv gaitor perished

o/s/f wishbone corroded

o/s/r tyre low on tread

small bolts fitted to rear shocks

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,555 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,846 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,112 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,052 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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G779 YBJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G779 YBJ, 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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G779 YBJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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