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Y742 UOA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,338 mi
Last recorded227,338 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 UOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 227,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 220,100 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspension area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 210,856 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 210,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 198,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

bonnet catch stiff.

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 31 May 2017 198,200 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

bonnet catch stiff.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 195,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 195,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within a perscribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2015 194,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 181,269 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 166,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 166,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,541 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 147,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 137,833 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 137,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 132,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,449 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 124,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 124,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,344 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 107,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,788 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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Y742 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y742 UOA, 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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Y742 UOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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