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Y138 SNA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 SNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 174,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

body has corrosion

coolant cap missing

Pass 23 Dec 2024 172,185 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 172,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 168,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 168,366 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 166,017 miles

Body has corrosion.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 164,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded,

Fail 9 Dec 2021 164,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat x4 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded,

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 161,763 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2019 158,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 158,755 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

body corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 153,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,842 miles

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

Light corrosion to offside front floor area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Timing belt?

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,841 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Light corrosion to offside front floor area

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Timing belt?

Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,140 miles

Corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes

Light corrosion on offside front floor

Near side rear parking and service brake effort low

Timing belt?

Fail 23 May 2016 145,122 miles

Brake valve leaking Rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter split Offside front (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear inner (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken Offside front upper (2.4.C.1a)

All rear inner and outer steel brake pipes corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Light corrosion on offside front floor

Offside rear service and parking brake low effort

Timing belt?

Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,279 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2010 110,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,314 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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Y138 SNA 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y138 SNA, 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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Y138 SNA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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