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Y921 VFF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,559 mi
Last recorded138,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 VFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 127,570 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,611 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2012 92,457 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 92,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,295 miles

Near side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,295 miles

Near side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,069 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,342 miles

Both front tyre treads on 3mm

Play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,472 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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Y921 VFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y921 VFF, 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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What year was Y921 VFF registered?

Y921 VFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 2001.

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