MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brakes not locking on rolers
offside front brake disc pitted
surface corrosion on floors
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play on both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight play on both rear wheel bearings
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rubbers cracked/split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E48 VTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E48 VTH, 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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E48 VTH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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