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Y242 YGH

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,813 mi
Last recorded167,813 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 YGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 167,813 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 167,813 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2015 160,177 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bodywork poor

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

Fail 9 May 2015 160,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bodywork poor

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

Pass 24 May 2014 151,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bodywork poor

Fail 26 Apr 2014 150,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

front wheel arches covers insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 143,516 miles

BODYWORK POOR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED,

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

Fail 21 May 2013 143,516 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BODYWORK POOR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED,

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

Pass 28 May 2012 132,731 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN

Fail 19 May 2012 132,380 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN

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

Pass 28 May 2011 120,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 120,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,428 miles

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

SLIGHT O/S/F BODY DAMAGE.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,072 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,072 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 64,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 35,894 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 35,894 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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Y242 YGH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y242 YGH, 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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Y242 YGH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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