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Y988 DAA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but does not allow ingress of dirt or water

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 144,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot insecure but does not allow ingress of dirt or water

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Sill corroded

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sill corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 144,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished (175/65/14)

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,467 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Dec 2022 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 143,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes going to brake load valve (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake pedal has long travel - Further investigation required (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,814 miles

All metal brake pipes into load compensator are almost excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished (175/65/14)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheelarch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,756 miles

All meteal brake pipes into load compensator corroded but not yet excessive

Nearside Front Tyre perished (175/65/14)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2020 142,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All meteal brake pipes into load compensator corroded but not yet excessive

Nearside Front Tyre perished (175/65/14)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,387 miles

All meteal brake pipes into load compensator corroded but not yet excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 141,635 miles

Metal brake pipes to load compensator slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 141,635 miles

Metal brake pipes to load compensator slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 140,303 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 going to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 140,303 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 going to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 136,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Grease around cv boot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 133,875 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Drivers seat adjustment stiff

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease around N/S cv boot

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 131,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre`s in poor condition cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2014 131,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre`s in poor condition cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake judder

front suspension strut top mountings have excessive movement when suspension has no load

n/s/r tyre tread outer edge low

roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,885 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 120,455 miles

corrosion appearing in o/s sill

brake squeek

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust pipe welds in poor condition

movement in front suspension top mounts at limit

o/s/f position light dim

Pass 11 Feb 2011 120,455 miles

brake squeek

corrosion appearing in o/s sill

front exhaust pipe welds in poor condition

movement in front suspension top mounts at limit

o/s/f position light dim

Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,701 miles

brake pipes rusting

slight front brake judder + discs poor

Fail 5 Feb 2010 116,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes rusting

rear brakes grabbing slightly + noisy

slight front brake judder + discs poor

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,703 miles

gearbox oil leak from end cap

high level brake lamp not working

o/s number plate lamp came on when tapped

park brake hand lever has long travel

slight movement to o/s/f upper strut bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 112,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

gearbox oil leak from end cap

high level brake lamp not working

o/s number plate lamp came on when tapped

park brake hand lever has long travel

slight movement to o/s/f upper strut bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 108,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,928 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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Y988 DAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y988 DAA, 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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Y988 DAA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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