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Y537 BFX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 155,682 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

general rust under the body

Pass 28 Feb 2024 150,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 147,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 145,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 142,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 139,055 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 121,431 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 113,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 113,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 112,997 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion ofmetal brake pipes at load sensing valve area

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,881 miles

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

engine oil leak,front of engine.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 58,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y537 BFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y537 BFX, 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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Y537 BFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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