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E483 CHR

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 CHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 124,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at rack joint (2.2.2 (c))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering rack columb shaft excessive play at rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

windscreen suround badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake peadl spongy,suspension bushes perished.

head light main tell tail suspect,no. 4 injector/fuel tank damp, boywork coroded through,floors coroded/welded.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

floors coroded/welded.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 116,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

floors coroded/welded.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,770 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

floors coroded/welded,suspension bushes perished.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,770 miles

Emissions not tested engine water pump badly worn. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door pillar area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

floors coroded/welded,suspension bushes perished.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,805 miles

front and ns rear tyres perished,floors/chassis coroded/welded. steering rack worn /notchy.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre cracking, steering/suspension worn, vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts loose n/s (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre cracked, vehicle corroded throughout, steering/suspension worn

rear brake performance low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,530 miles

ns headlight suspect,steering/suspension worn,floors/chassis areas corroded.susp, bushes perished,

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,539 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

ns headlight suspect,steering/suspension worn,floors/chassis areas corroded.susp, bushes perished,

Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle corroded throughout,suspension bushes perished,ns rear tyre poor.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,329 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle corroded throughout,suspension bushes perished,ns rear tyre poor.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

vehicle coroded throughout,brake discs coroded,suspension bushes perished,suspension arms spring platforms coroded,front chassis legs damaged,fuel pipes coroded,floors coroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 109,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

vehicle coroded throughout,brake discs coroded,suspension bushes perished,suspension arms spring platforms coroded,front chassis legs damaged,fuel pipes coroded,floors coroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 109,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

vehicle severly coroded throughout

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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E483 CHR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E483 CHR, 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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E483 CHR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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