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E595 LLA

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 LLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2006 116,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 116,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

advise front tyres changed †

battery insecure

front suspesion low <lowering kit fitted >

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2006 116,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear end of pickup to low to floor (road surface)

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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E595 LLA is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E595 LLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E595 LLA?

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What year was E595 LLA registered?

E595 LLA is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E595 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E595 LLA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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