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E270 SKE

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front floorpans corroded

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside

offside rear shock mount light corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,026 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Apr 2025 72,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan at wishbone mount and join to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,026 miles

several areas of floor and sills rusting or previously repaired

some play in near side track rod end

some play in off side front lower swivel joint

Fail 21 Mar 2023 72,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

several areas of floor and sills rusting or previously repaired

some play in near side track rod end

some play in off side front lower swivel joint

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,999 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre badly perishing in tread area

slight exhaust blow

Fail 7 Mar 2022 71,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet next to wiper arm mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of near side floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of off side floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre badly perishing in tread area

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,873 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 71,873 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,804 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 71,804 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,790 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,576 miles

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

slight damaged to off side front tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,576 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,222 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,222 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,412 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,019 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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E270 SKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 101,054 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 E270 SKE, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E270 SKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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