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Y961 SRB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 82,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 May 2019 77,459 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from brake valve to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 May 2018 72,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres feathered on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,726 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,950 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 SRB 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 94.7%.

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 Y961 SRB, 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 SRB registered?

Y961 SRB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y961 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y961 SRB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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