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Y181 BGD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,815 mi
Last recorded182,815 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 BGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 182,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 162,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 136,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 136,255 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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Y181 BGD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y181 BGD, 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 Y181 BGD registered?

Y181 BGD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y181 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 BGD shows 4 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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