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E171 BEV

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 BEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 105,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to rear , marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 106,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,246 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 86,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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E171 BEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E171 BEV, 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.

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E171 BEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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