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E373 UAV

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,570 mi
Last recorded60,570 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,466 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floors/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floors/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,787 miles

both outer sills weak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 56,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills weak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 54,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,986 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 51,331 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E373 UAV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E373 UAV, 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 E373 UAV registered?

E373 UAV is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E373 UAV safe to buy?

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