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Y436 KBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,242 mi
Last recorded131,242 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,242 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 131,235 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 119,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,493 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 107,485 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,615 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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Y436 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y436 KBN, 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 Y436 KBN registered?

Y436 KBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y436 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y436 KBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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