MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL IN & OUT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED WITH CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL IN & OUT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY COVER WITH UNDERSEAL
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
UNDERBODY COVER WITH UNDERSEAL
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively 'Front + Rear' (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both sides' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General age related corrosion under body
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
SRS lamp does not illuminate
Exhaust tailpipe incomplete
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake reading low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drivers seat slightly insecure
Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by limiter (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Exhaust tailpipe incomplete
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake reading low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drivers seat slightly insecure
Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes by limiter (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear next to load sensing valve and both front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Emissions not tested engine very noisy on initial acceleration then ran lumpy at idle (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear next to load sensing valve and both front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
o/s n/s floors around bung holes corroded
o/s rear shock absorber dented
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
n/s rear wheel noise from inside drum when rotated
o/s n/s floors around bung holes corroded
o/s rear shock absorber dented
oil leak
o/s rear floor corroded
uneven handbrake performance 136/99
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s rear floor corroded
uneven handbrake performance - o/s requires attention
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front flexy brake hoses secured by cable tie
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front flexy brake hoses secured with cable ties
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front flexi brake pipes require attention soon
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
wipers require attention soon
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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Y408 LRC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y408 LRC, 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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Y408 LRC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 2001.
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