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Y301 SVV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,667 mi
Last recorded188,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 188,667 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 188,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 185,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 175,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 165,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 165,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 155,138 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 146,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 141,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,597 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 132,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

engine under tray fitted

front number plate damaged & appearance deteriorating

nearside door mirror glass damaged

noise from rear brakes

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,131 miles

engine under tray fitted

front number plate damaged & appearance deteriorating

nearside door mirror glass damaged

noise from rear brakes

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 14 May 2008 129,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front No plate damaged

Nearsidedoor mirror lens cracked

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 7 May 2008 129,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front No plate damaged

Nearsidedoor mirror lens cracked

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 10 May 2007 109,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil level low

Pass 10 May 2007 109,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil level low

Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 85,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate damaged

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

engine oil level very low on arrival

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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Y301 SVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y301 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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What year was Y301 SVV registered?

Y301 SVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y301 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 SVV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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