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Y331 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,498 mi
Last recorded223,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 223,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 223,497 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 222,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 212,519 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 211,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 205,523 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 205,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 192,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 181,504 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 167,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding

coolant level low

offside rear brake stuck on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 167,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding

coolant level low

offside rear brake stuck on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 156,116 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 156,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 142,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 121,629 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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Y331 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y331 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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Y331 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y331 KBN shows 15 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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