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Y463 UBO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

207,144 mi
Last recorded207,144 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 UBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 207,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 206,943 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 23 Dec 2013 193,814 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 193,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 179,463 miles

wipers only work on fast speed , small hole in o/s outer sill , main & rear metal brake pipes corroded , o/s/r upper wheel arch holed , slight leak o/s/r shock .

Fail 26 Nov 2012 179,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wipers only work on fast speed , small hole in o/s outer sill , main & rear metal brake pipes corroded , o/s/r upper wheel arch holed , slight leak o/s/r shock .

Pass 16 Nov 2011 164,838 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT , FRONT NO PLATE FADING , CRACK IN O/S HEADLAMP , O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED WITH CORROSION , O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRT EX PIPE -- HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON A MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPE

Fail 14 Nov 2011 164,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT , FRONT NO PLATE FADING , CRACK IN O/S HEADLAMP , O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED WITH CORROSION , O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2011 152,562 miles

REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING , SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL , PLAY IN WIPER ARMS .

Fail 7 Jan 2011 152,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING , SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL , PLAY IN WIPER ARMS .

Fail 3 Nov 2009 135,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

OSF headlamp cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 135,401 miles

OSF headlamp cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp cracked also condensation

very slight noise o/s/r wheel beering

Pass 14 Jun 2007 102,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 101,993 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,464 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 84,464 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y463 UBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y463 UBO, 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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Y463 UBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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