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G851 MHG

1990 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,518 mi
Last recorded188,518 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caddy127,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 MHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 188,518 miles

vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 18 Jul 2010 186,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 186,237 miles

All brake pipes corroded

NSF floor cracked

Non standard coil springs fitted all around

Fail 8 Dec 2007 186,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nsf floor cracked at suspension mount

Fail 21 May 2007 186,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 May 2006 184,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 184,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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G851 MHG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G851 MHG, 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 G851 MHG registered?

G851 MHG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G851 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 MHG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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