CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y517 SUB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,855 mi
Last recorded124,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 SUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

slight exhaust blow from the centre joint

Fail 26 Jan 2022 124,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

slight exhaust blow from the centre joint

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,116 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,747 miles

both sill members in poor condition

corrosion at off side rear spring hanger mount

Fail 12 Dec 2019 118,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

both sill members in poor condition

corrosion at off side rear spring hanger mount

Pass 19 Dec 2018

front brake pads very low and discs poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2018

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake pads very low and discs poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,578 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 116,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,337 miles

near side rear ture looks like its been run flat and the wheel rim is different from all rest

Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear ture looks like its been run flat and the wheel rim is different from all rest

Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,232 miles

BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL.

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA ETC

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL.

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA ETC

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,117 miles

all tyres under inflated

noisey clutch release bearing

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 17 Dec 2014 111,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres under inflated

noisey clutch release bearing

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,533 miles

LONG TRAVEL SERVIC E/PARK BRAKES.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION O/S/R CHASSIS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.NOISE O/S/R WHEEL?

Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

LONG TRAVEL SERVIC E/PARK BRAKES.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION O/S/R CHASSIS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.NOISE O/S/R WHEEL?

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,362 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.CORROSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 103,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DAMAGE O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.CORROSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,522 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 98,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION-R CHASSIS-MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.PLAY F SUSPENSION STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DELAMINATE.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,662 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side c v boot

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,896 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009

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

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

off side & near side front top bushers

Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,312 miles

off side & near side front to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2007 91,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 86,935 miles

brake pipes to and from rear load valve corroding

Fail 19 May 2006 86,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes to and from rear compensator valve corroding.

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y517 SUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Y517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y517 SUB?

You can check the full history of Y517 SUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y517 SUB registered?

Y517 SUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y517 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 SUB shows 30 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y517 SUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y517 SUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.