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Y291 SVV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,265 mi
Last recorded162,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 162,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 162,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 156,824 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 156,817 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative Coil overs are set to low (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 148,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 148,846 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 147,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 145,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 145,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 139,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe metal to flexible joint damp, new pipe fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly ?

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure, very close to wheel

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake needs attention

Fail 4 Jul 2018 135,151 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake needs attention

Pass 5 Jul 2017 129,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,339 miles

Offside Front tyre both tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 119,152 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 119,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,449 miles

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 98,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,159 miles

ALL brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion. Some cleaned end treated with grease after test.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,073 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,027 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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Y291 SVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 Y291 SVV, 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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Y291 SVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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