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E839 DUF

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

358,650 mi
Last recorded358,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 DUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 358,650 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 351,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 348,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 342,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 342,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 331,981 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 331,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 319,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 318,798 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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E839 DUF is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E839 DUF, 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 E839 DUF?

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What year was E839 DUF registered?

E839 DUF is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E839 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E839 DUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E839 DUF have outstanding finance?

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