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Y87 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 133,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 125,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,774 miles

Offside Front flexible brake hose retaining bracket needs realigning

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 81,340 miles

Service brake lagging in operation both rears low on efficiency (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,830 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 65,828 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,603 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 58,671 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,273 miles

OS Parking brake, reduced performance.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OS Parking brake, reduced performance.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,941 miles

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

NS sill corroded at rear.

OSR brake, reduced performance.

Only just passed smoke test.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 51,941 miles

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

NS sill corroded at rear.

OSR brake, reduced performance.

Only just passed smoke test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake, reduced performance.

replace wiper blades

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,005 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake, reduced performance.

replace wiper blades

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,640 miles

rear shock absorbers, weak damping, plus over weight in cargo compartment.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 47,640 miles

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)

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

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

rear shock absorbers, weak damping, plus over weight in cargo compartment.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,022 miles

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

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

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,467 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,777 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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Y87 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y87 DRU, 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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Y87 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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