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E229 XKN

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 XKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2016 110,920 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner rack joints have play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,748 miles

number plate light poor

os tre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,213 miles

rear brake balance

wheels large for arches

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,670 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 82,779 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 82,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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E229 XKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E229 XKN, 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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E229 XKN is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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