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E815 XUX

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,139 mi
Last recorded75,139 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE815 XUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 75,116 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system mounting rubbers very perished/splitting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Becoming very corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body coated in under seal/wax oil

Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Rod/spring linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system mounting rubbers very perished/splitting

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Becoming very corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body coated in under seal/wax oil

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,601 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,682 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat worn

Fail 1 Jun 2007 63,682 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 59,040 miles

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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E815 XUX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E815 XUX, 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 E815 XUX registered?

E815 XUX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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