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Y47 THS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 THS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,562 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 83,562 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 72,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 69,400 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,297 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,297 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,680 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,960 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,963 miles

n/s/front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,556 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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Y47 THS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y47 THS, 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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Y47 THS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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