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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on lower inner sills, both front floor pans, both rear inner arches and both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged offside rear and both front valve stems starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
both rear valance inner panels corroded, repair plates have been fitted which are not continuously welded but does not appear to be a main supporting panel so benefit of doubt given
drivers door slightly stiff to open from exterior handle
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements silver characters on black background- vehicle first registered after 01/01/1980 (0.1 (d))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements silver characters on black background- vehicle first registered after 01/01/1980 (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on lower inner sills, both front floor pans, both rear inner arches and both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged offside rear and both front valve stems starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))
both rear valance inner panels corroded, repair plates have been fitted which are not continuously welded but does not appear to be a main supporting panel so benefit of doubt given
drivers door slightly stiff to open from exterior handle
Light corrosion to underbody
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Light corrosion to underbody
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front outer cv boot has a pin hole
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front outer cv boot has a pin hole
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear brake flexi hose perishing
Rear Both wheel bearings noisy when rotated
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vast areas where view is obscured due to underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Both wheel bearings noisy when rotated
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vast areas where view is obscured due to underseal
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust mount missing
ns door mirror missing
small chip in windscreen
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust mount missing
ns door mirror missing
small chip in windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front seats loose
rear wheel bearings slightly noisey
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
front brake discs rusty x2
suspension lowered
Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
front brake discs rusty x2
suspension lowered
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
starter loose
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E269 HOO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E269 HOO, 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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E269 HOO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 1988.
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