MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s/r tyre outer edge getting worn
power steering pipes getting corroded
tank strap getting corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/r tyre outer edge getting worn
power steering pipes getting corroded
tank strap getting corroded
centre rear brake hose ferules corroded x2
nearside front tyre wall damaged
offside and nearside front inner arch brake pipes corroding
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside mirror glass damaged
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear shock absorber casing corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
centre rear brake hose ferules corroded x2
nearside front tyre wall damaged
offside and nearside front inner arch brake pipes corroding
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside mirror glass damaged
offside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear shock absorber casing corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
several rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
add 1 litre engine oil
n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y531 RTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y531 RTP, 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 Y531 RTP registered?
Y531 RTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is Y531 RTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y531 RTP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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