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YS61 CPY

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 CPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 155,719 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 155,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 152,742 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 148,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to warning markers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shackle mounting bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 142,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,388 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,388 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak injector area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,124 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 118,122 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel injectors (7.2.3)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure fixing bolt broken on o/s runner at back (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine check lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,907 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 108,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Pressure Low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre Pressure Low

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,073 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,995 miles

Oil leak

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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YS61 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 94,092 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 YS61 CPY, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS61 CPY registered?

YS61 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is YS61 CPY safe to buy?

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