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DE51 GAO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,141 mi
Last recorded100,141 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 100,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 100,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,084 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,956 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,189 miles

advise centre brake pipes too load sensor valve slightly pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 80,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,547 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE51 GAO, 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 DE51 GAO registered?

DE51 GAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is DE51 GAO safe to buy?

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