MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
FRONT AND CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS CRACKING
NS HEAD LAMP CONDENSATION
NSF FLOOR PAN SLIGHT CORROSION
NSF TYRE ON WEAR BARS
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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