1988 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Petrol · E815 XUX
1988 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 75,139 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E815 XUX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 75,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E815 XUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caddy (E815 XUX) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Rod/spring linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
E815 XUX Mileage History
- 25/05/200659,040 mi
- 01/06/200763,682 mi+4,642 mi
- 07/06/200763,682 mi
- 09/06/200869,601 mi+5,919 mi
- 12/06/200869,601 mi
- 05/03/202475,006 mi+5,405 mi
- 05/03/202475,006 mi
- 07/04/202575,043 mi+37 mi
- 17/04/202575,043 mi
- 01/05/202675,116 mi+73 mi
- 11/05/202675,139 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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