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E798 HFR

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,128 mi
Last recorded109,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 HFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,128 miles

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

near side front lower windscreen panel rust holed

Fail 25 Jan 2008 109,122 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

near side front lower windscreen panel rust holed

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,114 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Fail 17 Mar 2006 109,114 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

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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E798 HFR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E798 HFR, 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 E798 HFR registered?

E798 HFR is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is E798 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E798 HFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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