MOT Status
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166,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire FUEL FILLER HOSE INSECURE (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DIFFRENT BOLTS USED FOR BOTTOM BALL JOINT PINCH BOLTS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN PASSENGERS SEAT ROLLERS NOT EXCESSIVE. (LEFT HAND DRIVE)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
DIFFRENT BOLTS USED FOR BOTTOM BALL JOINT PINCH BOLTS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN PASSENGERS SEAT ROLLERS NOT EXCESSIVE. (LEFT HAND DRIVE)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light dull (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side (3.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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E196 XUG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E196 XUG, 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.
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E196 XUG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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