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Y543 GBD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 GBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 125,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 125,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 115,204 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 114,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 111,573 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 109,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 107,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 106,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres splitting

Pass 19 May 2015 104,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 104,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 104,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,279 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,587 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,226 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,417 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,366 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,115 miles

N/S/F bumper insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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Y543 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y543 GBD, 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 Y543 GBD registered?

Y543 GBD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y543 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y543 GBD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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