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G84 PYA

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,772 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 135,970 miles

Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,583 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure floor pan (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 129,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhurst heat shield lose

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot tiny split

competition tyres fitted front and rear , DOT approved on website . Does not state ,not for highway use .

small chip in windscreen in a zone

Fail 11 Jul 2018 125,658 miles

Central Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,707 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 12,370 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,431 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 121,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,950 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 113,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,702 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr shock absorber weak

nsr tyre out of shape and perishing.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,246 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,712 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

pin hole in n/s cv boot

Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,712 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front tyres worn to 3mm

pin hole in n/s cv boot

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front shockers becoming weak

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,558 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 97,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 95,266 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 92,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G84 PYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G84 PYA, 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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G84 PYA is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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