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E423 GUY

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 GUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 139,798 miles

ns side mirror broken

rear shocker bodys rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2006 139,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 139,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ns mirror broken

Pass 21 Oct 2005 138,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 138,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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E423 GUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E423 GUY, 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 E423 GUY registered?

E423 GUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E423 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E423 GUY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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