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Y297 GKV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,989 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,383 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front windscreen damaged

slight runout to rear tyres

slight wear to o/s wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to exhaust

front windscreen damaged

slight runout to rear tyres

slight wear to o/s wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,697 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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Y297 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y297 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y297 GKV registered?

Y297 GKV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y297 GKV safe to buy?

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