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Y142 MUD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,800 mi
Last recorded189,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 MUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 189,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 189,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 172,205 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective still clear beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 172,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on variety (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective still clear beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 164,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubbed through where it come out of its location grommet (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlight damaged but still provides clear beam image..

Pass 11 Jan 2017 152,565 miles

Offside headlamp damaged but still provides clear beam pattern

Fail 1 Nov 2016 152,072 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s headlight damaged but still clear beam image..

Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,855 miles

handbrake requires slight adjustment

front bumper slightly insecure and engine cover..

o/s headlight damaged but still has good beam image

Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 136,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,455 miles

n/s/r tyre approx 2mm on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,455 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

n/s/r tyre approx 2mm on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 87,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,801 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,232 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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Y142 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y142 MUD, 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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Y142 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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