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E398 XWF

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,809 mi
Last recorded61,809 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE398 XWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,809 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E398 XWF is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E398 XWF, 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 E398 XWF registered?

E398 XWF is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E398 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E398 XWF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E398 XWF have outstanding finance?

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