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E370 FBL

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE370 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 128,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 127,735 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,963 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 126,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,531 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,112 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 125,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,588 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 120,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,145 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 118,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 111,693 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 108,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 105,317 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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E370 FBL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E370 FBL, 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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What year was E370 FBL registered?

E370 FBL is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E370 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E370 FBL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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