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D737 ELC

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,932 mi
Last recorded54,932 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD737 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,932 miles

brake discs corroded

left rear tie rod slight play

right sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,932 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake discs corroded

left rear tie rod slight play

right sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,936 miles

fog lamp security

handbrake travel

sills corroded

switch gear security

Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,124 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2005 53,124 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

abs light on no abs fitted

air bag warning lamp staying on

light switch security

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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D737 ELC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 101,054 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 D737 ELC, 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 39 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 D737 ELC registered?

D737 ELC is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 1987.

Is D737 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D737 ELC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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