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G817 BRU

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,709 mi
Last recorded167,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 BRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 167,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 167,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 167,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 204,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 204,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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G817 BRU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G817 BRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G817 BRU registered?

G817 BRU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G817 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G817 BRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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