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Y477 RRS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,558 mi
Last recorded216,558 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 RRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 216,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 203,485 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroding

offside rear tyre edges wearing

Fail 17 Dec 2014 203,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroding

offside rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 192,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 182,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 172,882 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 172,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 164,276 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 164,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 153,104 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 153,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 141,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 130,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 124,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 113,260 miles

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

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

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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Y477 RRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y477 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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What year was Y477 RRS registered?

Y477 RRS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y477 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 RRS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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