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Y283 HMY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 HMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 139,423 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 129,180 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit drivers front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear on limits (4.1.E.1)

passenger front tyre cut

under side welded all over with patches

very bad oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2017 129,145 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drivers side (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers side sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in floor under driver seat (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit drivers front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear on limits (4.1.E.1)

passenger front tyre cut

under side welded all over with patches

very bad oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 120,339 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 120,339 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and near side rear sills (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,136 miles

rear box in poor condition. bottom arm bushes poor. hand brake travel.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,065 miles

Near Side Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2005 56,338 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 56,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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Y283 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y283 HMY, 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 Y283 HMY registered?

Y283 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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