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YK51 HFB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,514 mi
Last recorded154,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 HFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,272 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 148,272 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 138,232 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 138,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 119,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 111,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 105,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,277 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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YK51 HFB 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 73.3%.

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 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 YK51 HFB, 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 YK51 HFB registered?

YK51 HFB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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