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E905 XKK

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,416 mi
Last recorded185,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE905 XKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 185,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is damaged on the nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 185,416 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is damaged on the nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2017 185,396 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 178,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen has slight damage on nearside out of line of sight

Pass 26 Nov 2013 169,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 169,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 158,533 miles

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

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Fail 20 Nov 2012 158,523 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 111,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 109,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 106,593 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2005 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E905 XKK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E905 XKK, 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 E905 XKK registered?

E905 XKK is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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