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Y856 HPK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 HPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,395 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded out side prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 130,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded out side prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 126,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2015 155,599 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s floors (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s floors (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r inner wheel arcch corroded out side pricribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2014 150,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 141,522 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 141,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,193 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,215 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 125,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2010 118,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 118,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 110,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,816 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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Y856 HPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y856 HPK, 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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Y856 HPK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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