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Y59 JVY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,764 mi
Last recorded216,764 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 JVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 216,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 212,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 212,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 205,665 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 205,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 192,706 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 192,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 179,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

auxillery drive belt noisey

Fail 5 Feb 2014 179,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

auxillery drive belt noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2013 168,668 miles

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

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

Nearside front spring broken but still locates and functions.

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

Spare tyre defective

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 158,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 144,937 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some sections of brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,213 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes coated with grease have only inspected areas that are visable recommend they are cleaned, inspected and regreased as required

rear number plate deteriorated but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 87,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,983 miles

offside front tyre slight damage on side wall

one bulb in high level brake light not working

spare wheel carrier temporary repair carried out to support bracket

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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Y59 JVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y59 JVY, 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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Y59 JVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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