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Y643 TCF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,801 mi
Last recorded254,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 TCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 254,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 254,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 239,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 236,975 miles

front registration plate shows deterioration

front sidelight bulbs reduced light output

oil leaks

recommend replacing wiper blades

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

slight distortion in n/s/r road wheel

travel on service brake pedal

tyres sizes different on front axle to rears

Pass 2 Jun 2011 242,433 miles

auxiliary belt shows cracking

front registration plate shows deterioration

o/s steering rack gaitor sahows perishing / cracking

oil leaks

recommend replacing wiper blades

travel on service brake pedal

Fail 24 May 2011 232,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auxiliary belt shows cracking

front registration plate shows deterioration

n/s/r position lamp has a bulb not working

o/s steering rack gaitor shows perishing/cracking

oil leaks

recommend replacing wiper blades

travel on service brake pedal

Pass 19 May 2010 223,869 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s mirror damaged advise repair ASAP

auxilary belt shows cracking

Fail 11 May 2010 223,650 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE o/s mirror damaged advise repair ASAP

auxilary belt shows cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 215,817 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

exhaust very rusty in places loose baffles in centre and rear boxes

o/s trackrod end gaitor splitting

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 215,817 miles

both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

exhaust very rusty in places loose baffles in centre and rear boxes

o/s trackrod end gaitor splitting

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 210,682 miles

Brake components showing age and wear..

Chips in windscreen.

Engine and transmission mountings worn.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front lower arms showing age and wear.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar inner and outer links and bushes ahowing age and wear.

Nearside and offside front seat structures showing age and wear.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Play in offside and nearside front top strut mounts.

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside and offside front brake flexis cracking up and perishing.

Steering and suspension components showing age and wear.

Vehicle showing age and wear reflective of mileage.

Pass 14 May 2007 192,973 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 192,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

hand brake travel long

near side shock absorber weak

off side secondary side light inop

slight play and lift in front strut top mounting

spare wheel missing

steering rack gaiters perished

temp repair to near side mirror

Pass 17 May 2006 156,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 156,171 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

rear bumper marked †n/s/r hubcap missing †n/s door mirror broken †small chips in screen †seats marked †all tyres getting low †slight leak from n/s/f outer cv boot

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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Y643 TCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y643 TCF, 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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Y643 TCF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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