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Y933 GCD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,158 mi
Last recorded146,158 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 GCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 146,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 145,922 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake travel needs attention

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,442 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 132,432 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 112,261 miles

advisory on perivous test number 263005018182

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2008 112,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to o/s mirror

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s drive shaft rubber doughnut insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to both mirror glasses

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,530 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 78,530 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y933 GCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y933 GCD, 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 Y933 GCD registered?

Y933 GCD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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