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Y468 UMW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,232 mi
Last recorded40,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,232 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 34,007 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside sill damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,358 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

front brakes binding slightly

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,880 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,621 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 23,621 miles

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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Y468 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y468 UMW, 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 Y468 UMW registered?

Y468 UMW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y468 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y468 UMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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