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Y356 NBV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 NBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 99,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,772 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,952 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,514 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 30,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,777 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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Y356 NBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y356 NBV, 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 Y356 NBV registered?

Y356 NBV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y356 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 NBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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