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Y442 RTD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

260,975 mi
Last recorded260,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 RTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 260,975 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 260,975 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill.. O\S\R foward leaf-spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 250,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 204,537 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 240,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 228,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 228,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 213,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 201,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 201,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 188,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 187,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 167,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 147,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 125,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 107,882 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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Y442 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y442 RTD, 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 Y442 RTD registered?

Y442 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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