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E318 EFO

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,011 mi
Last recorded148,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 148,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 148,011 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 147,581 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 147,581 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 145,381 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 143,249 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 143,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general surface rust underside

n/s/r lamp cluster lens cracked

o/s/r & n/sw/r parking brake cables tied away from rear wheels

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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E318 EFO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E318 EFO, 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

How do I check the history of E318 EFO?

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What year was E318 EFO registered?

E318 EFO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E318 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E318 EFO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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