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Y221 AGK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 AGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 132,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 132,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,101 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate tarnishing

Slight fraying to nearside seat belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,299 miles

Nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2011 109,299 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 105,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

warning light on dashboard flashing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 105,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

warning light on dashboard flashing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 96,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,121 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 83,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

damage to offside rear and offside rear side

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,953 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,817 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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Y221 AGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y221 AGK, 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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Y221 AGK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y221 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 AGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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