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Y923 DRU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,529 mi
Last recorded202,529 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 DRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 202,529 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT SECTION (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

passenger door catch insecure OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR DOOR LOCKS / LATCHES FAULTY (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 189,766 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front bumper insecure

Low rear foot & handbrake effort

N/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

O/s/f inner door handle worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 189,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front bumper insecure

Low rear foot & handbrake effort

N/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished

N/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

O/s/f inner door handle worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 176,683 miles

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to o/s sill

Damage to n/s & o/s door mirrors

O/s/f inner door handle faulty but does open door

Fail 28 Mar 2014 176,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to o/s sill

Damage to n/s & o/s door mirrors

O/s/f inner door handle faulty but does open door

Pass 26 Apr 2013 165,652 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2013 165,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2012 150,698 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f sill/door shut

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2012 150,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion to o/s/f sill/door shut

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,279 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 135,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,401 miles

air bag light on

play in steering lower u/j

Fail 1 Apr 2010 116,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

air bag light on

play in steering lower u/j

Pass 9 Feb 2009 91,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,664 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 76,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,202 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,693 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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Y923 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y923 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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Y923 DRU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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