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E36 CMR

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,767 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 98,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 98,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / rail upper leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / rail upper leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2021 98,530 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre, outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / rail upper leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / rail upper leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 97,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 97,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s + o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f + o/s/r (2.7.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,006 miles

General corrosion to vehicle / brake pipes etc

Fail 9 Jul 2014 15,983 miles

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

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

General corrosion to vehicle / brake pipes etc

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,812 miles

General corrosion to metal parts

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

General corrosion to metal parts

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,086 miles

underside of car starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Jul 2009 89,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,864 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,435 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,120 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 84,120 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E36 CMR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 E36 CMR, 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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E36 CMR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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