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YK51 HFU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 HFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,390 miles

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

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

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,078 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,773 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,311 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion to spring mounting point, not excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2016 99,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to assess thickness of inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Corrosion to spring mounting point, not excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,205 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,198 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

OSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,084 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,030 miles

OSF Headlight dammaged but not affecting pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF Headlight dammaged but not affecting pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,626 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 51,382 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,281 miles

nsr lower sidelamp inop

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,898 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 31,898 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YK51 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

YK51 HFU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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