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G18 BMX

1991 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caddy120,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 55,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 55,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,713 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,371 miles

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

front + rear brake application slightly uneven

slight blow on exhaust centre section

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2017 40,368 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

front + rear brake application slightly uneven

slight blow on exhaust centre section

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,111 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,316 miles

exhaust mounting deteriorated/ one missing but still secure.

Pass 7 May 2013 30,591 miles

exhaust mtn deteriorated.

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking.

Pass 9 May 2012 28,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 24,097 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking 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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G18 BMX is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 120,228 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 G18 BMX, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 BMX registered?

G18 BMX is a 1991 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 February 1991.

Is G18 BMX safe to buy?

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