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Y188 UMW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,483 mi
Last recorded147,483 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 147,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 147,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 pipes to brake compenstor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 144,562 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 139,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2014 133,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 128,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 128,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 124,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

small cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 May 2011 117,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 May 2010 113,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,563 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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Y188 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y188 UMW, 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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Y188 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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