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Y271 ARW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 ARW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,791 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 78,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,435 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,093 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,534 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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Y271 ARW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y271 ARW, 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 Y271 ARW registered?

Y271 ARW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y271 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 ARW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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