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J596 GAS

1992 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,139 mi
Last recorded23,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caddy113,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 GAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 23,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 21,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 21,635 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 21,635 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J596 GAS is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 113,279 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 J596 GAS, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J596 GAS registered?

J596 GAS is a 1992 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J596 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J596 GAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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