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E792 SNG

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE792 SNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,598 miles

all exhaust rubbers perrished

front discs rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,598 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all exhaust rubbers perrished

front discs rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f inner driveshaft gater split

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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E792 SNG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red 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 E792 SNG, 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 E792 SNG registered?

E792 SNG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is E792 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E792 SNG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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