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X398 TKK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,091 mi
Last recorded163,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 163,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

van lowered

Pass 11 Oct 2014 150,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

osr tyre perished

van full of dog fur!!!!!!

van lowered

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,601 miles

car lowered

little travel in suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car lowered

coil over suspension fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 118,381 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front bumper insecure

Pass 25 May 2011 105,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,237 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 2 Jun 2010 94,182 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 91,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 82,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 82,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X398 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X398 TKK, 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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X398 TKK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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