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Y424 KCF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 KCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 101,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 101,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,196 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

ns wing mirror damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,486 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

ns wing mirror damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger front indicator damaged

passenger wing mirror damaged

rear brakes noisy

Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger front indicator damaged

passenger wing mirror damaged

rear brakes noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,269 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front indicator lamp in poor condition

offside head lamp in poor condition

rear brake compensator damp but no leak detected at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2008 59,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake pad worn to minimum thickness

nearside front indicator in poor condition

offside head lamp in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,503 miles

front brake pad worn to minimum thickness

nearside front indicator in poor condition

offside head lamp in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,105 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 KCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y424 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

Y424 KCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y424 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 KCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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