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Y399 YAM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,978 mi
Last recorded129,978 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 YAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

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

Oil leak signs of oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Oil leak signs of oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,617 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,002 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,991 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,862 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Slight corrosion starting at O/S/F top susp/mount turret area, under bonnet

Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,223 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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Y399 YAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y399 YAM, 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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Y399 YAM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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