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Y529 HWB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,008 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 41,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 39,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,222 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 26,994 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,951 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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Y529 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y529 HWB, 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 Y529 HWB registered?

Y529 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y529 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 HWB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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