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BN51 FMG

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,490 mi
Last recorded84,490 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 84,490 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 84,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2022 83,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 83,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 May 2021 81,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,459 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre near limit and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,255 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,534 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stonechip on offside headlight lens

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN51 FMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN51 FMG, 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

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What year was BN51 FMG registered?

BN51 FMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is BN51 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FMG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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