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Y378 SUD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,167 mi
Last recorded101,167 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust blowing

grinding from o/s/r drum

n/s mirror smashed

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,200 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 79,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 62,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y378 SUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y378 SUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y378 SUD registered?

Y378 SUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y378 SUD safe to buy?

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