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E948 EFE

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,550 mi
Last recorded66,550 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 EFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 66,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,323 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,035 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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E948 EFE is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E948 EFE, 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

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What year was E948 EFE registered?

E948 EFE is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E948 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E948 EFE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E948 EFE have outstanding finance?

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