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BHZ 5980

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 5980
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 139,814 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 139,801 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 139,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 139,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 139,722 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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BHZ 5980 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 BHZ 5980, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHZ 5980?

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What year was BHZ 5980 registered?

BHZ 5980 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is BHZ 5980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 5980 shows 5 tests with a 20% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BHZ 5980 have outstanding finance?

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