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E912 DHG

1988 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,892 mi
Last recorded175,892 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caddy111,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 175,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play.... (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 174,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play.... (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 170,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 165,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 153,246 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 145,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,835 miles

Nearside Front caliper sliding bolt possibly incorrect.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,438 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 144,436 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake slight binding.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 108,989 miles

No windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2007 108,998 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

No windscreen

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 108,246 miles

excessive body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2006 108,246 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion rear steel brake pipes

excessive body corrosion

hazard switch sticking

o side repeater loose

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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E912 DHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E912 DHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E912 DHG registered?

E912 DHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E912 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E912 DHG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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