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Y967 GDU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,902 mi
Last recorded164,902 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 164,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 164,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 156,884 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 156,884 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 148,783 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 148,710 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 125,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

off side tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2010 125,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

off side tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,527 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 112,527 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside headlamp lense damaged

offside headlamp patern poor

offside outer sil corroded

offside washer aim poor

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 98,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 86,737 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge of tread on 1.6mm limit

Fail 15 Sep 2007 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge of tread tyre on 1.6 mm limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,739 miles

front disc brake pads appear low.

o/s mirror lens cracked.

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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Y967 GDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y967 GDU, 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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Y967 GDU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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