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Y721 MJM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 MJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019
Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,851 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,852 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Limit

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Glow Plug Light On

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Limit

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,061 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 84,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,913 miles

Both Front Wipers Smearing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Lower Sidelight Not Working

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,045 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 60,045 miles

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake Imbalance High

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,080 miles

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

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

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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Y721 MJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y721 MJM, 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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Y721 MJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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