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Y146 EAF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 146,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 143,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 142,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,931 miles

Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both rear (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 139,931 miles

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

Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both rear (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 135,730 miles

top strut mounts have slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,724 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills area weak will need welding soon

near side outter sill area weak near front jacking point as marked

vee belt and multi vee belts in poor condition cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 127,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,342 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,451 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2009 94,108 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fog lamp switch needs attention!

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fog lamp switch needs attention!

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,881 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,321 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y146 EAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y146 EAF, 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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Y146 EAF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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