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Y641 LRB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,378 mi
Last recorded206,378 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 LRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 206,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S outer/inner sill corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 206,378 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S outer/inner sill corroded but not holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 195,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 187,406 miles

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 8 Feb 2016 187,396 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2015 186,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 175,600 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 171,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 169,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 163,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\r tyre wearing on jnner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 163,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\r tyre wearing on jnner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 160,666 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2010 160,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2009 158,442 miles

all brake pipes greased

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2008 150,234 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advisery ; small cut in n/side front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2007 142,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 133,762 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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Y641 LRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc 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 Y641 LRB, 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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Y641 LRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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