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Y753 XAO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,135 mi
Last recorded201,135 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 201,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 201,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 185,380 miles

nearside front brake pads low approx 3mm

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND ALL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR COMPENSATOR AREA ALL CORRODED, ADVISE RENEWAL BEFORE NEXT MOT TEST

nearside front tyre inner bead seal leaking air

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2011 185,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND ALL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR COMPENSATOR AREA ALL CORRODED, ADVISE RENEWAL BEFORE NEXT MOT TEST

nearside front brake pads low approx 3mm

nearside front tyre inner bead seal leaking air

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2010 173,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 154,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 154,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 144,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 132,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 132,071 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 111,457 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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Y753 XAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y753 XAO, 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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Y753 XAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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