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Y848 LNU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 LNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,127 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,579 miles

front bumper slighty insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2014 95,579 miles

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

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

front bumper slighty insecure

Pass 23 May 2013 86,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 86,765 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,781 miles

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 18 May 2011 78,820 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 73,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 73,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 63,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,380 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 62,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y848 LNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y848 LNU, 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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Y848 LNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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