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Y516 SUB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,348 mi
Last recorded187,348 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 SUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 187,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 183,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 179,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 168,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 160,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 140,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 134,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 134,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 103,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 82,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,143 miles

damage to windscreen

drive belt worn and noisey

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to windscreen

drive belt worn and noisey

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge just legal

Fail 3 May 2006 67,505 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 67,505 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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Y516 SUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y516 SUB, 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 Y516 SUB registered?

Y516 SUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y516 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 SUB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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