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Y342 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,883 mi
Last recorded184,883 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 184,883 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel binding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 168,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 156,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 156,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 143,380 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 117,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,336 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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Y342 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y342 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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What year was Y342 KBN registered?

Y342 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y342 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 KBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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