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Y835 DCH

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 148,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 143,273 miles

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

o/s/r footbrake slightly low in effort

small bulge in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,825 miles

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

horn switch not in standard position

Fail 10 Aug 2016 141,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

horn switch not in standard position

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

repairs carried out to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 139,428 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 139,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,257 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 119,257 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,393 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 79,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,598 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 66,537 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel

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 15 Feb 2008 52,139 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,727 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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Y835 DCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y835 DCH, 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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Y835 DCH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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