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E457 UGP

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,147 mi
Last recorded113,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,135 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,105 miles

Drivers exterior door handle loose

Drivers seat loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,105 miles

Drivers exterior door handle loose

Drivers seat loose

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Dec 2024 112,091 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Accelerator cable sticking

Drivers exterior door handle loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,392 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,376 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Accelerator pedal insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,983 miles

Offside Front DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Column coupling fouling clutch pedal when pedal depressed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable Column coupling fouling clutch pedal when pedal depressed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 102,142 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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E457 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E457 UGP, 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 E457 UGP registered?

E457 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E457 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 UGP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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