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Y783 HEB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,677 mi
Last recorded140,677 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 140,677 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 140,677 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel suspected back plate rubbing

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,607 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2008 126,607 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 105,581 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 105,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

down pipe clamp broken

front number plate cracked but still readale

long handbrake

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,793 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 59,540 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 59,540 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

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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Y783 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y783 HEB, 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 Y783 HEB registered?

Y783 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y783 HEB safe to buy?

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