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G799 KVG

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,161 mi
Last recorded27,161 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 KVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 27,161 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 27,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,742 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 5,742 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,703 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 5,703 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 5,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 4,435 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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G799 KVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G799 KVG, 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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G799 KVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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