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Y698 TGC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 49,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,705 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

advise o/s mirror

front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,679 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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Y698 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y698 TGC, 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 Y698 TGC registered?

Y698 TGC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y698 TGC safe to buy?

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