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Y381 RRA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 RRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 123,565 miles

Added oil to enable test but level still low

Both offside tyres low on tread

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken and CAT pipe fracturing. Joint/clamp area also blowing slightly. Recommend Attention!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door interior lock knob broken

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside reg plate light dim, recommend attention

Offside rear lower sidelight inop

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Rear brake pipes corroding and some previously greased, presume corrosion.

Right hand horn button inop

Slight webbing damage- nearside front seat belt

V. slight separation- front wishbone back bushes

Spare wheel loose in cargo area

Fail 18 Apr 2011 114,103 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads significantly different depth. Consider action

Nearside reg plate light dim

Nearside wiper blade stiffner needs re fitting

One-of-five hi-level stop light bulbs inop.

Play in McPherson struts top mountings

Right hand horn button inop.

Spare tyre (previously nearside front), edge worn and low on tread. Recommend replace.

Spare wheel loose in cargo area. Recommend secure

Various brake pipes corroding; some previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,103 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads significantly different depth. Consider action

Nearside reg plate light dim

Nearside wiper blade stiffner needs re fitting

One-of-five hi-level stop light bulbs inop.

Play in McPherson struts top mountings

Right hand horn button inop.

Spare tyre (previously nearside front), edge worn and low on tread. Recommend replace.

Spare wheel loose in cargo area. Recommend secure

Various brake pipes corroding; some previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 100,828 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

spare wheel not in carrier retained by cable tie

Fail 6 May 2010 100,828 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

spare wheel not in carrier retained by cable tie

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,143 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

slight play in lower steering column uj

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

slight play in lower steering column uj

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,513 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 71,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,152 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 60,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y381 RRA 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 Y381 RRA, 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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Y381 RRA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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