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Y274 DWL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,516 mi
Last recorded107,516 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,516 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 107,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipe at load valve corroded

both rear outer wheel arches heavily corroded

corrosion to nearside door shut/sill

corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to offside centre outer sill

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel by shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipe at load valve corroded

both rear outer wheel arches heavily corroded

corrosion to nearside door shut/sill

corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to offside centre outer sill

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,019 miles

Offside Front o/s driveshaft balance weight/damper loose on driveshaft

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and crossmember excessively corroded within 30 cm of spring mount and towbar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper protruding and insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear axle metal brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis and rear crossmember excessively corroded within 30 cm of spring mount and tow bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s mirror glass broken and housing damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Front o/s driveshaft balance weight/damper loose on driveshaft

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,265 miles

n/s mirror damaged

rear floor pan corroded

trailer socket pins corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s mirror damaged

rear floor pan corroded

trailer socket pins corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,026 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,782 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear bumper cracked

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 10 Aug 2011 71,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear bumper cracked

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,906 miles

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

front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp lens is damaged (not affecting beam image at present time).

Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp lens is damaged (not affecting beam image at present time).

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,547 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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Y274 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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