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Y552 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,830 mi
Last recorded100,830 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front ns and os front fog lamps inop and len's broken (not testable)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf floor corroded around drain bung area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,752 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,749 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,417 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 90,413 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pips to load valae (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes into load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travelexcessive (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,793 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes into load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travelexcessive (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front tyres cutting out on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front tyres cutting out on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both front wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively

has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

numerous chips in screen but not seriously effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate nos becoming discoloured

Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate nos becoming discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking / perishing

offside rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 13,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 6,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF & OSF SHOCK DUST BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 4,193 miles

unable to fully inspect front underside[engine shield fitted]

Pass 10 Mar 2006 3,563 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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Y552 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y552 DRU, 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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Y552 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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