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Y840 KFG

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,344 mi
Last recorded141,344 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle at front section.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,112 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle at front section.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 138,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,556 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,850 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 134,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake lever travel a bit high.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake treavel a bit high.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,525 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 127,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 121,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 115,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,922 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 99,922 miles

Offside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,474 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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Y840 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y840 KFG, 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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Y840 KFG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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