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E196 XUG

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,877 mi
Last recorded166,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 XUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,877 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 166,845 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 165,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 165,464 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2021 165,464 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2019 164,455 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,517 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,517 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 188,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,561 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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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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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What year was E196 XUG registered?

E196 XUG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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