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Y284 HMY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,223 mi
Last recorded117,223 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 HMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,890 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall & cracking on the sidewall & within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised ). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the Nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall & cracking on the sidewall & within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised ). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the Nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,678 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight lift

nearside door mirror slight damage

sill panels starting to rust

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top suspension mountings slight lift

nearside door mirror slight damage

sill panels starting to rust

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,374 miles

auxillary belt starting to perish

both front suspension top mountings slight lift

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

sill panels starting to rust

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,564 miles

Front Wipers Smear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,401 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,250 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,036 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,988 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,660 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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Y284 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y284 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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Y284 HMY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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