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E56 EFO

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 115,489 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 115,489 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 115,489 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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E56 EFO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E56 EFO, 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 E56 EFO registered?

E56 EFO is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E56 EFO safe to buy?

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