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Y273 HCX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 HCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 141,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,301 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 141,297 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear brake light not working

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,261 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 130,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 117,751 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 117,751 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 113,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 104,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,183 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 97,172 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 97,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,975 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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Y273 HCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y273 HCX, 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 Y273 HCX registered?

Y273 HCX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y273 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y273 HCX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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