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Y443 RTD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,813 mi
Last recorded229,813 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 RTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 229,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 220,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 212,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 201,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corossion forming in rear metal brake pipes

slight travel on footbrake

slight wear evident on brake pedal rubber

Pass 14 Aug 2008 201,112 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corossion forming in rear metal brake pipes

slight travel on footbrake

slight wear evident on brake pedal rubber

Pass 14 Aug 2007 174,579 miles

offside and nearside upper front strut bearings are worn slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2007 174,564 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front upperstrut bearings are worn slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2006 151,951 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 151,927 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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Y443 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y443 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 Y443 RTD registered?

Y443 RTD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y443 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 RTD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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