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Y169 GKJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,178 mi
Last recorded136,178 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 GKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,178 miles

advise both front brake disc wear

advise both front top shock surport mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,184 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 111,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,566 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,522 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre weaaring on outer edge

slight lift in both top mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2006 79,635 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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Y169 GKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y169 GKJ, 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 Y169 GKJ registered?

Y169 GKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y169 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y169 GKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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