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Y706 GYB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,107 mi
Last recorded143,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes... (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 136,542 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 136,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 124,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,189 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,450 miles

offside drive shaft vibration damper broke up

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,089 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle very dirty underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,943 miles

vehicle very dirty underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,621 miles

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

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

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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Y706 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y706 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y706 GYB registered?

Y706 GYB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y706 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y706 GYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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