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X416 RER

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,409 mi
Last recorded80,409 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 RER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,646 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside brake hose bracket loose but hose is secure

spare wheel carrier loose but is secure at present

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,270 miles

front brake pads near sevice limit

o/s front brake hose-clamp not secure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,261 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very slight leak of grease from offside drive shaft gaitor

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,956 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,954 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s side view mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s side view mirror cracked.

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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X416 RER is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X416 RER, 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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X416 RER is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X416 RER safe to buy?

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