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E166 GBL

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 GBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,043 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,131 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,845 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 143,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 143,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E166 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 111,079 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 E166 GBL, 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 38 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 E166 GBL registered?

E166 GBL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E166 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 GBL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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