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Y588 WSM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 WSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,535 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on inside

Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,748 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 84,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 77,071 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,826 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,501 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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Y588 WSM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y588 WSM, 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 Y588 WSM registered?

Y588 WSM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y588 WSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 WSM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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