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Y591 OBN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 146,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,699 miles

underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,646 miles

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

underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,576 miles

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

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

whole underside of vehicle & all steel brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,167 miles

Nearside 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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Y591 OBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y591 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y591 OBN registered?

Y591 OBN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y591 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 OBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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