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Y262 XSS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 XSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 111,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 111,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 102,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,812 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,896 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,896 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 76,147 miles

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

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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Y262 XSS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y262 XSS, 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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What year was Y262 XSS registered?

Y262 XSS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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