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Y942 PUA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 PUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust covers loose

Fail 28 Jan 2020

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner panel (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust covers loose

Pass 28 Jan 2019 186,511 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel close to stop point

Fail 23 Jan 2019 186,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel close to stop point

Pass 26 Jan 2018 177,811 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,538 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers poor in condition

marks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

movement in nearside/offside front strut top mountings when suspension is in droop

offside sill step surface corrosion, front registration plate poor in condition

prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

rear brake load sensing valve damp

wipers don't park automattically

Fail 1 Oct 2015 163,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust mounting rubbers poor in condition

marks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

movement in nearside/offside front strut top mountings when suspension is in droop

offside sill step surface corrosion, front registration plate poor in condition

prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion

rear brake load sensing valve damp

wipers don't park automattically

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,103 miles

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

contact marks nearside front inner wing (not when tested lock to lock)

rear load sensing valve has slight discharge of oil/fluid

windscren wipers dont park automattically,Surface corrosion in prescribed and non prescribed areas

Fail 1 Oct 2014 156,103 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

contact marks nearside front inner wing (not when tested lock to lock)

rear load sensing valve has slight discharge of oil/fluid

windscren wipers dont park automattically,Surface corrosion in prescribed and non prescribed areas

Pass 28 Oct 2013 149,523 miles

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level over full,Heavy surface cracks in nearside outer cv boot

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside/offside front suspention coil springs surface corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wipers dont park automatically,Front registration plate poor in condition

Fail 28 Oct 2013 149,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level over full,Heavy surface cracks in nearside outer cv boot

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside/offside front suspention coil springs surface corrosion

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers dont park automatically,Front registration plate poor in condition

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear foot brake low effort

Fail 18 Oct 2012 142,108 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up engine oil)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear foot brake low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,325 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 134,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,343 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 123,343 miles

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,017 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,178 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 98,178 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 82,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 60,955 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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Y942 PUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y942 PUA, 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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Y942 PUA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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