MOT Status
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99,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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
General corrosion to vehicle / brake pipes etc
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
General corrosion to metal parts
nearside rear tyre perished
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
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
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
underside of car starting to corrode
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brakes slightly binding
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
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)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E36 CMR registered?
E36 CMR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 1988.
Is E36 CMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E36 CMR shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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