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A3 VRV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,726 mi
Last recorded175,726 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 175,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 167,887 miles

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 167,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb connector in poor condition (1.7.5a)

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,900 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 148,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 141,627 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 141,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,299 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,208 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,208 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 89,220 miles

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

Lack of oil in engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 89,220 miles

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

Lack of oil in engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,990 miles

both rear number plate light bulb's are very dull.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,708 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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A3 VRV 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 A3 VRV, 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 A3 VRV registered?

A3 VRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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