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E957 DTF

1987 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,417 mi
Last recorded177,417 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Caddy101,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 DTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2006 177,417 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

freeplay in steering rack

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 15 Nov 2006 177,417 miles

freeplay in steering rack

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 14 Nov 2005 176,823 miles

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

all brake ferrules in very poor condition

rear shock absorber casing rusted away

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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E957 DTF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E957 DTF, 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

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What year was E957 DTF registered?

E957 DTF is a 1987 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E957 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E957 DTF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E957 DTF have outstanding finance?

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