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E68 AAO

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,672 mi
Last recorded109,672 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,297 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 101,128 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,515 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 96,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 91,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,343 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E68 AAO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E68 AAO, 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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What year was E68 AAO registered?

E68 AAO is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E68 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E68 AAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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