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Y212 AGF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 AGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 170,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes from LSV to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat runner worn

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 170,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes from LSV to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat runner worn

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 165,586 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 165,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 157,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 157,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 151,591 miles

Body damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 147,903 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 147,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 133,674 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 110,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 110,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 100,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 91,788 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s headlamp glass chipped

advise play in both front top mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,788 miles

advise n/s headlamp glass chipped

advise play in both front top mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,380 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 80,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y212 AGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y212 AGF, 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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Y212 AGF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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