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E209 UEJ

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 UEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 112,266 miles

Coolant leak Near water pump ()

Offside Front Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Near water pump ()

Offside Front Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 111,851 miles

Coolant leak waterpump / thermostat area ()

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 111,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak waterpump / thermostat area ()

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 110,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 110,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,925 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 104,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 102,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,128 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 May 2011 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,760 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,851 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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E209 UEJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E209 UEJ, 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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E209 UEJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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