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Y789 HGX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear drum has a strange noise but doesn't indicate that any thing is loose or missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear drum has a strange noise but doesn't indicate that any thing is loose or missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,775 miles

Gas filler pipe badly damaged.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,775 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Gas filler pipe badly 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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Y789 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y789 HGX, 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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What year was Y789 HGX registered?

Y789 HGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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