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Y601 YDL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 YDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,441 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,599 miles

front and rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

two front tyres perishing and split recommended replace

under body corroded recommended oil spray

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,083 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

front and rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

two front tyres perishing and split recommended replace

under body corroded recommended oil spray

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,924 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y601 YDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y601 YDL, 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 Y601 YDL registered?

Y601 YDL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y601 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 YDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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