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Y36 MRD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,559 mi
Last recorded136,559 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 MRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,559 miles

all front to rear brake pipes covered in wax oil

Fail 25 Sep 2012 136,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all front and rear brake pipe covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Aug 2011 127,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes are freshly undersealed

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

nearside rear crossmember has slight corrosion

nearside sill has been freshly undersealed

offside sill has been freshly undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2011 127,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes are freshly undersealed

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

nearside rear crossmember has slight corrosion

nearside sill has been freshly undersealed

offside sill has been freshly undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,047 miles

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

slight distortion both front discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,776 miles

cv boots perished

front brake hoses perished

front suspension arm bushes perished

offside number plate lamp dull

slight play front strut top bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2009 92,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

cv boots perished

front brake hoses perished

front suspension arm bushes perished

offside number plate lamp dull

slight play front strut top bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,217 miles

items as test 850606347216

Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,217 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads getting thin.

offside rear tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 69,320 miles

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

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

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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Y36 MRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y36 MRD, 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 Y36 MRD registered?

Y36 MRD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y36 MRD safe to buy?

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