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YC51 HWH

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,848 mi
Last recorded202,848 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 202,848 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 201,269 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 131,824 miles

Car tyres fitted restricting the gross weight t5hat can be carried

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 131,824 miles

Car tyres fitted restricting the gross weight t5hat can be carried

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 119,734 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 119,595 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 102,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,817 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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YC51 HWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC51 HWH, 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 YC51 HWH registered?

YC51 HWH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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