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Y642 LRB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,005 mi
Last recorded183,005 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 LRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 183,005 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 183,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 175,910 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 175,910 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 174,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 174,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 169,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 164,027 miles

advisory /// engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 164,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisory /// engine cover / under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 158,232 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 153,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 147,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 143,882 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 139,600 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 135,681 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 22 May 2009 130,905 miles

all brake pipes excessivly greased

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2008 126,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 120,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 112,439 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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Y642 LRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y642 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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Y642 LRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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