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E954 OFX

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,297 mi
Last recorded71,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,297 miles

Nearside sill corroded at rear end

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

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 71,283 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill corroded at rear end

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

exhaust deteriorating.

general corrosion.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 71,163 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 71,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 69,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,974 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished x 3 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 66,503 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,752 miles

Some perishing to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,368 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,358 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,796 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,796 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 62,267 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,146 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,274 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 59,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,870 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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E954 OFX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E954 OFX, 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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E954 OFX is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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