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Y961 ECY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,141 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 124,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,625 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,079 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,079 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,399 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,794 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 65,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,743 miles

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

wiper rubbers torn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,197 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 57,197 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,905 miles

KEEP CHECK ON TYRE CONDITION (BOTH FRONT + N/S/R)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,631 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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Y961 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y961 ECY, 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 Y961 ECY registered?

Y961 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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