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Y469 XKJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,275 mi
Last recorded150,275 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 150,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 132,050 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,872 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall excessivly perished

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake cable inpoor condition.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s lower tail lamp not working

o/s parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s lower tail lamp not working

o/s parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,721 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2008 91,143 miles

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

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,912 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,910 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,511 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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Y469 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y469 XKJ, 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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Y469 XKJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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