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X389 HAE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,219 mi
Last recorded179,219 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 HAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 179,219 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper inscure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 179,216 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper inscure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 171,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2010 169,187 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes across rear floor rusty

handbrake has limited reserve travel

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

offside mirror cracked

play in column

rear exhaust box rusty

slight lift in offside and nearside front shocker top mounts

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 168,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 167,028 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 165,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 144,178 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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X389 HAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 106,925 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 X389 HAE, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X389 HAE registered?

X389 HAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X389 HAE safe to buy?

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