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Y308 XDN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,127 mi
Last recorded226,127 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 XDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 226,127 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 226,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 216,108 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 216,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 209,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 209,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 199,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 199,683 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 189,057 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pipes- attached to flexi have grease on them

front to back brake pipes have grease on them

n/s/r brake drum slightly damp

Fail 16 Feb 2012 189,057 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pipes- attached to flexi have grease on them

front to back brake pipes have grease on them

n/s/r brake drum slightly damp

o/s/r wing damaged, no sharp edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 188,001 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 187,998 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 182,243 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 170,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 170,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 155,529 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 155,529 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrak travel

Pass 6 Jul 2006 138,927 miles

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

nsf seat runner slightly worn

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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Y308 XDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y308 XDN, 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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Y308 XDN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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