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YY61 CHZ

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,865 mi
Last recorded135,865 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 CHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 135,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,316 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 132,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,884 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,155 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex hose (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,146 miles

Emissions limits tested and met however DSM unable to register low reading (Euro IV)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 45,146 miles

Emissions limits tested and met however DSM unable to register low reading (Euro IV)

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

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

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

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

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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YY61 CHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY61 CHZ, 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 YY61 CHZ registered?

YY61 CHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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