CarVerify

Free Car Check

E875 NMD

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE875 NMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,067 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember , engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor drain plug covers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 60,067 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember , engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor drain plug covers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 60,033 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 60,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 60,021 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking underside at the front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2015 60,007 miles

clutch stiff in operation

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

front exhaust clamp fractured / rear exhaust mount rubbers perished / system corroded

front lower suspension arms / oil sump pan / front inner upper suspension turrets / offside rear outer sill / nearside and offside inner sills / nearside front floor - Corroded

gear selector stiff in operation

gear selector weather boot perished

nearside and offside front seat backs and runners slight play

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside (front to rear) fuel pipes badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear bumper quarter missing

offside underbody holed and corroded

rear tailgate hinges and catches - play

Fail 6 May 2015 60,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

clutch stiff in operation

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

front exhaust clamp fractured / rear exhaust mount rubbers perished / system corroded

front lower suspension arms / oil sump pan / front inner upper suspension turrets / offside rear outer sill / nearside and offside inner sills / nearside front floor - Corroded

gear selector stiff in operation

gear selector weather boot perished

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaitors weepy

nearside and offside front seat backs and runners slight play

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside (front to rear) fuel pipes badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear bumper quarter missing

offside underbody holed and corroded

rear tailgate hinges and catches - play

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,943 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

front to rear brake pipes to compensator corroded - STRONG ADVICE

front to rear fuel pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE

long travel on footbrake

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors pinholed and weepy

nearside and offside front headlight images slightly diffused

nearside and offside front seat backs and runners - play

offside rear quarter bumper trim missing

offside rear sill / nearside and offside inner sills / vehicle underbody floor / exhaust system / front suspension arms / oil sump pan - Corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 59,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brakes slight imbalance recorded on Roller Brake Tester

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

front to rear brake pipes to compensator corroded - STRONG ADVICE

front to rear fuel pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE

long travel on footbrake

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaitors pinholed and weepy

nearside and offside front headlight images slightly diffused

nearside and offside front seat backs and runners - play

offside rear quarter bumper trim missing

offside rear sill / nearside and offside inner sills / vehicle underbody floor / exhaust system / front suspension arms / oil sump pan - Corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,626 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front vehicle underbody floor / inner sills / exhaust system / offside rear outer sill - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed - weepy

offside rear wheel arch trim slightly insecure

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,626 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front vehicle underbody floor / inner sills / exhaust system / offside rear outer sill - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed - weepy

offside rear wheel arch trim slightly insecure

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,743 miles

centre front exhaust joint minor blow

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front ssupension arms / brake pipes to hoses / front to rear fuel pipes / vehicle underbody - Corroding

offside rear brake squeal on application

Pass 10 May 2010 58,643 miles

centre exhaust joints minor blow

centre rear brake hoses metal ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate delaminating

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

gear selector stiff in operation

long travel on footbrake

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroding

offside front seat runners - play - STRONG ADVICE

play in nearside and offside rear tailgate catches

rear pickup body - floor holed and corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 58,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

centre exhaust joints minor blow

centre rear brake hoses metal ferrules corroded

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate delaminating

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

gear selector stiff in operation

long travel on footbrake

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroding

offside front seat runners - play - STRONG ADVICE

play in nearside and offside rear tailgate catches

rear pickup body - floor holed and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion in n/s/f brake disc

Fail 14 Mar 2009 58,456 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion in n/s/f brake disc

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,695 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E875 NMD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 E875 NMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E875 NMD?

You can check the full history of E875 NMD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E875 NMD registered?

E875 NMD is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 December 1987.

Is E875 NMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E875 NMD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E875 NMD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E875 NMD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.