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Y424 GYB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

153,714 mi
Last recorded153,714 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 153,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 150,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 145,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,824 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 140,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 140,744 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Feb 2021 131,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation weak/lazy (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed in 2 seperate places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion inner sill

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,609 miles

Offside Rear brake low effort

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,930 miles

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

low effort handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,442 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,670 miles

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

rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,074 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 67,074 miles

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,098 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 58,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y424 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y424 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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What year was Y424 GYB registered?

Y424 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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