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Y419 KCY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,008 miles

Corrosion and repairs to sills and floorpan

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 123,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion and repairs to sills and floorpan

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,841 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,841 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,107 miles

Engine covers & under-trays preventing a full inspection of some components.

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit & has a nail in the tread.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,028 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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)

Engine covers & under-trays preventing a full inspection of some components.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,823 miles

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,816 miles

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

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

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,479 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,439 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,510 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,943 miles

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE (CRACKS).

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,943 miles

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

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE (CRACKS).

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,915 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

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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Y419 KCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y419 KCY, 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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Y419 KCY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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