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Y787 HEB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,362 mi
Last recorded182,362 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 182,362 miles

windscreen cracked , but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Nov 2017 182,362 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen cracked , but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Sep 2016 181,022 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Sep 2016 181,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter has a slight leak of grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

windscreen cracked but not considered to be in the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Sep 2015 179,498 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 179,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 178,121 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front suspension arm rear bush is sightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 178,117 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front suspension arm rear bush is sightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 175,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 175,103 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,577 miles

Both parking brake cables outer casings broken and deteriorated not affecting the function

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit but also worn nearly bald on outer edges (shallow tread not measured tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 168,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit but also worn nearly bald on outer edges (shallow tread not measured tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 164,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 161,741 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 161,569 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 150,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 150,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 139,196 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/r tyre has a thorn in side wall leaking air

Pass 17 May 2007 124,896 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 124,888 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 107,806 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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Y787 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y787 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.

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Y787 HEB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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