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Y837 CNV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 CNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 113,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,122 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 113,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,721 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,719 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged Weight has become displaced (2.5.C.2a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,889 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 84,468 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,617 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,148 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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Y837 CNV 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 Y837 CNV, 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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Y837 CNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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