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E16 VWC

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,523 mi
Last recorded182,523 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 182,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates may not be road legal

Fail 2 Apr 2008 182,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates may not be road legal

Pass 20 Mar 2007 180,894 miles

Both headlights have condensation

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside inner steeering knuckle joint

Pass 14 Jan 2006 179,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 179,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E16 VWC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E16 VWC, 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 E16 VWC registered?

E16 VWC is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E16 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 VWC 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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