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Y875 NLB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,054 mi
Last recorded121,054 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 NLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 121,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

os headlamp beam slightly hazey

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 116,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 108,560 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 84,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,428 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 56,095 miles

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

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

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

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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Y875 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y875 NLB, 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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Y875 NLB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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