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E836 UCL

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,203 mi
Last recorded69,203 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 UCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

park brake cables deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,133 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2024 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near wishbone front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,051 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,936 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,936 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab floor under 30cm to suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,583 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 68,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX CORROSION (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MOUNTS X2 (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills starting to become weak around jacking points

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,842 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX CORROSION (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MOUNTS X2 (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills starting to become weak around jacking points

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,266 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,266 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,505 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen not in zone a or zone b

front to rear brake pipe corroded near brake compensator at rear

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen not in zone a or zone b

front to rear brake pipe corroded near brake compensator at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,302 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside outer rear wing/arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,302 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside outer rear wing/arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,523 miles

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Front exhaust rubber perrished

Fuel lines corroded

NSF wishbone rear bush deteriorated

NSR inner sill corroded

NSR tyre cracked and perrished

OSR floor corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 54,129 miles

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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E836 UCL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E836 UCL, 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 E836 UCL registered?

E836 UCL is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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