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Y522 RDO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 RDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 81,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

there is travel in the brake pedal with servo assistance. the pedal does not touch the floor with pressure maintained

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,599 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

there is travel in the brake pedal with servo assistance. the pedal does not touch the floor with pressure maintained.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,420 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour lens broken (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,469 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,304 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,361 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 48,361 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,863 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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Y522 RDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y522 RDO, 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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Y522 RDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y522 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 RDO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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