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E464 PFK

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 PFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 114,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 125,005 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 23 Dec 2019 125,005 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 14 Nov 2019 125,001 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 124,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 124,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,875 miles

free play in nearside front strut

nearside rear tyre worn low on legal tread

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,837 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,837 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,046 miles

spare tyre perished exposing cords, ok for mot but would not recommend using

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,651 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing and spare keep eye on mot ok

Fail 1 Nov 2005 60,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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E464 PFK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E464 PFK, 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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E464 PFK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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