MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from gearbox
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
play in steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
slight play in steering rack
front bumper loose
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper loose
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs and pads required in 2000 to 3000 miles
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Y274 ACL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 Y274 ACL, 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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Y274 ACL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 2001.
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