MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater missing Side repeater Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater missing Side repeater Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
fuel smell when engine running
Front battery insecure
Front interior electrical wireing insecure
Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.4.B.1)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seat missing plus anchore buckle (5.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front battery insecure
Front interior electrical wireing insecure
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Brake pipes in engine bay poorly routed
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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E500 DHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E500 DHO, 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 E500 DHO registered?
E500 DHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E500 DHO safe to buy?
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