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AF51 UNE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,591 mi
Last recorded139,591 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,591 miles

Offside Front top strut mount play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 139,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 131,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,730 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,710 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,657 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,657 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,426 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,739 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear silencer noisy

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight damage to n/s headlamp glass

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,071 miles

damage to n/s headlamp glass

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s headlamp glass

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,968 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

near-side head light glass damaged.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s headlamp glass damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,142 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

unable to fully inspect front brake pads without dismantling

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,937 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,095 miles

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

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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AF51 UNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF51 UNE, 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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AF51 UNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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