MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
both sill members in poor condition
corrosion at off side rear spring hanger mount
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
front brake pads very low and discs poor condition
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
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.
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.
near side rear ture looks like its been run flat and the wheel rim is different from all rest
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
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.
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.
all tyres under inflated
noisey clutch release bearing
oil leaks from engine area
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
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
near side c v boot
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
off side & near side front to rear brake pipes
brake pipes to and from rear load valve corroding
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?
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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.
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Y517 SUB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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