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Y461 RRS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 RRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,188 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front floor grommet hole enlarged / corroded

slight play steering column uj

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,546 miles

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

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 115,442 miles

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

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

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,937 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 100,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 86,282 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,713 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,122 miles

Number plates beginning to de-laminate.

Prevent further corrosion of brake pipes throughout.

Fail 28 Dec 2009 69,828 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE SLIGHTLY WATER DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 69,828 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE SLIGHTLY WATER DAMAGED

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 61,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,073 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,073 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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Y461 RRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 Y461 RRS, 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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Y461 RRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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