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Y314 DWL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,171 mi
Last recorded164,171 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 164,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 153,359 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 3 May 2012 153,327 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,661 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Apr 2011 145,659 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 135,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 124,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 124,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 112,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 102,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 92,535 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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Y314 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y314 DWL, 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 Y314 DWL registered?

Y314 DWL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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