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E203 XJK

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,789 mi
Last recorded4,789 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 XJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 4,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 4,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 4,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 4,774 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 4,773 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 4,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 3,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 2,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 2,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 2,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6 miles

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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E203 XJK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E203 XJK, 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 E203 XJK registered?

E203 XJK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E203 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 XJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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