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E509 HLC

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,056 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 68,055 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer hangers missing X2 (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,962 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,947 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,876 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,352 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,351 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,125 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 67,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,335 miles

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS CRACKING

NS HEAD LAMP CONDENSATION

NSF FLOOR PAN SLIGHT CORROSION

NSF TYRE ON WEAR BARS

Fail 7 Nov 2008 66,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS CRACKING

NS HEAD LAMP CONDENSATION

NSF FLOOR PAN SLIGHT CORROSION

NSF TYRE ON WEAR BARS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 64,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E509 HLC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 E509 HLC, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E509 HLC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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