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Y508 BKS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 BKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear wheel tight to turn but not binding on RBT

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 66,376 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 66,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 37,165 miles

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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Y508 BKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y508 BKS, 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 Y508 BKS registered?

Y508 BKS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y508 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 BKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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