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Y417 GYB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,529 miles

Front number plate poor condition

N/S front slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Mar 2013 130,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 130,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s hand brake outer cable split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,903 miles

both rear compinsator brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s rear axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2011 115,903 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both rear compinsator brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,889 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 64,239 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 50,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 40,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 40,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,818 miles

front n/s brake pads getting low

front no plate damaged

high level brake light removed

o/s washers req adjusting

rear silencer corroded

screw in o/s/r tyre

spare tyre flat

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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Y417 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y417 GYB, 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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Y417 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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