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Y261 CGO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 CGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked at mounting points

Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,839 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked at mounting points

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 58,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,572 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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Y261 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y261 CGO, 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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How do I check the history of Y261 CGO?

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What year was Y261 CGO registered?

Y261 CGO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y261 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 CGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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