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Y141 HEJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

296,915 mi
Last recorded296,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 HEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 296,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 293,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 290,364 miles

near side outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 280,542 miles

corrosion on underside

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

imbalance on front brakes

movement in suspension mounts

shroud missing on drivers seat belt stalk

sligth bind on nearside front brake

undertray insecure

wear on discs

Fail 1 Jul 2014 280,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on underside

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

imbalance on front brakes

shroud missing on drivers seat belt stalk

sligth bind on nearside front brake

undertray insecure

wear on discs

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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Y141 HEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y141 HEJ, 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 Y141 HEJ registered?

Y141 HEJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y141 HEJ safe to buy?

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