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Y582 COT

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,070 mi
Last recorded145,070 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY582 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 145,070 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body and paint damage

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,346 miles

Body and paint work damage

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S outer sills damaged and corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Various engine oil leak s

Fail 31 Mar 2021 134,346 miles

Body and paint work damage

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S outer sills damaged and corroded

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Various engine oil leak s

Pass 27 Feb 2020 123,392 miles

Both front sill lips damaged

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Non standard wheels and suspension fitted and vehicle lowered

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,114 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Non standard steering wheel fitted

Non standard suspension and vehicle has been lowered

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Non standard spring and strut assembly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut to hub carrier non standard strut and spring assembly. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lamps have non standard bulbs fitted

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All on vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear springs have non standard lowering shackle brackets

exhaust modified.

non standard steering wheel fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,557 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,707 miles

nearside rear tyre flat spot in centre of tread

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre flat spot in centre of tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,787 miles

1)Scratches to windscreen. 2)Front registration plate deterioted. 3)OSR tyre outer and inner wall perishing.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,781 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1)Scratches to windscreen. 2)Front registration plate deterioted. 3)OSR tyre outer and inner wall perishing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 67,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,447 miles

damage to wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,741 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,138 miles

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

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

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

small crack in offside door mirror glass

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,343 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 39,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,801 miles

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

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

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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Y582 COT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,898cc 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 Y582 COT, 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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Y582 COT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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