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Y327 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,922 mi
Last recorded192,922 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 192,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 181,477 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 181,476 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 177,118 miles

very heavy surface cracks n/s steering rack gaitor

exhaust repaired

o/s front of vehicle damaged

o/s rear tyre has a nail in it and tyre pressure low

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes across rear axle

Fail 21 May 2013 172,443 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

interior mirror not fitted

just acceptable blue smoke from exhaust

just acceptable movement in drivers seat, slight movement in passenger seat

just acceptable wear and play in o/s front lower balljoint

o/s rear lightlens cracked

radiator not fully secured

rear registration plate deteriorating and in poor condition

rear seats not fitted at time of test

stonechips across windscreen, also damage by rear view mirror mount-out of swept areas

Pass 21 May 2013 172,443 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

interior mirror not fitted

just acceptable blue smoke from exhaust

just acceptable movement in drivers seat, slight movement in passenger seat

just acceptable wear and play in o/s front lower balljoint

o/s rear lightlens cracked

radiator not fully secured

rear registration plate deteriorating and in poor condition

rear seats not fitted at time of test

stonechips across windscreen, also damage by rear view mirror mount-out of swept areas

Pass 1 Jun 2012 170,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 170,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 166,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 155,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 145,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 145,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,831 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

small cut in off side front tyre side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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Y327 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y327 KBN, 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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Y327 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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