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Y423 GBD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,037 mi
Last recorded163,037 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 GBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 163,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 159,844 miles

Nearside and rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 159,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 156,203 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 156,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,492 miles

Brake pipes to and from limit valve corroding

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,378 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 148,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,825 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,825 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,076 miles

exhaust front and mid pipe starting to blow

Pass 29 Aug 2009 108,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 105,016 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN TO BARS

Pass 7 Jul 2007 99,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 93,248 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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Y423 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y423 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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Y423 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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