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Y885 BNV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,917 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 127,913 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,828 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,614 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 126,339 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 125,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front top mounts worn

Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front top mounts worn

Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,692 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside wiper blade split but clears screen

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and near side rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,829 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both front & nearside rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

glow plug light flashing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failed under test (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear & all pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel slightly damaged both front & nearside rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

glow plug light flashing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shoe linings may have become detached - advise investigation

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,047 miles

ALL front to rear and rear brake pipes very poor condition,with light corrosion.

o/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 119,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 108,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,555 miles

Auxillary belt in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,300 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,387 miles

Both rear tyre walls perishing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,892 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 57,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,563 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,707 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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Y885 BNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y885 BNV, 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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Y885 BNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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