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X474 DOD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,588 mi
Last recorded213,588 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 DOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 213,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 210,126 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 206,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 204,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 197,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 192,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 185,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear floor areas (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 181,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear floor areas (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 178,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 172,500 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded, but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2016 172,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 169,650 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 166,887 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 166,887 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,866 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corosion

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

offside front door shut starting to corode

Fail 6 Mar 2013 161,866 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corosion

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

offside front door shut starting to corode

Pass 16 Feb 2012 156,886 miles

offside front door shut starting to corode

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 15 Feb 2012 156,858 miles

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

offside front door shut starting to corode

offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 9 Feb 2011 153,936 miles

Lift in offside and nearside front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2010 148,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 148,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 146,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 128,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 128,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,921 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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X474 DOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X474 DOD, 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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X474 DOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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