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Y401 GBD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

13,351 mi
Last recorded13,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 GBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 12,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s~+o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 12,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s~+o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 12,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 12,396 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 11,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s+o/s rear outer sills corroded

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch arch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 10,833 miles

Brake valve leaking load (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes flexi to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 8,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s+o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s+o/s wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 5,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s+o/s wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,351 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 296,360 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/front wiper blade split

windscreen damaged out of view

Fail 28 Jul 2015 296,360 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/front wiper blade split

windscreen damaged out of view

Pass 12 Aug 2014 288,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 276,087 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 276,038 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 266,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 260,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 253,164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 253,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 245,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 226,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 211,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 205,609 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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Y401 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y401 GBD, 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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Y401 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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