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Y266 APW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,367 mi
Last recorded110,367 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 APW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 110,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,831 miles

suspension has been lowered

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,665 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

suspension has been lowered

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,900 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,638 miles

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

N/S/R outter sill damage.

Under side of vehicle muddy.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,237 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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Y266 APW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y266 APW, 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 Y266 APW registered?

Y266 APW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y266 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y266 APW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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