MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,209 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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E561 LYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E561 LYY, 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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What year was E561 LYY registered?
E561 LYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 February 1988.
Is E561 LYY safe to buy?
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