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Y448 NGW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,371 mi
Last recorded132,371 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 NGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,371 miles

Corrosion around floors sills arches etc.

Front Upper both sides suspension mounts have play/lift.

Offside Rear Tyre tread and sidewalls perished.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,779 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 127,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,868 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Nov 2013 115,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,544 miles

Both front wheels have slight possitive camber

At the time of test the air bag light was on

At the time of test the spare wheel was missing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

At the time of test the dash lights were inoperative

At the time of test the offside front suspension had positive camber and the nearside negative

At the time of test the spare wheel was missing

At the time of test when roadtested the vehicle pulled hard to the right

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

At the time of test the airbag light was on

At the time of test the spare wheel was missing

At the time of trest the rear brakes were very noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,600 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,732 miles

different size tyres front and rear

exhaust blow from cat

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and cuts in sidewall

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Fail 3 Mar 2010 100,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

different size tyres front and rear

exhaust blow from cat

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and cuts in sidewall

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,887 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW AND PERISHED O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,133 miles

Brake pedal pivot worn, Rear exhaust leak and corroded, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, o/s/f door mirror cracked, Front tyres , outer walls split, Tracking check, Oil leaks.

STRONGLY ADV, Play in both front top suspension mounts, Play in o/s/f steering rack, Slight play in both front lower swivels, o/s/r tyre cracked,aged,low on tread, o/s/r tyre aged,

Fail 7 Mar 2008 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal pivot worn, Rear exhaust leak and corroded, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, o/s/f door mirror cracked, Front tyres , outer walls split, Tracking check, Oil leaks.

STRONGLY ADV, Play in both front top suspension mounts, Play in o/s/f steering rack, Slight play in both front lower swivels, o/s/r tyre cracked,aged,low on tread, o/s/r tyre aged,

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,036 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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Y448 NGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y448 NGW, 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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Y448 NGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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