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DE51 XOD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,801 mi
Last recorded210,801 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 210,801 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2016 204,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 202,299 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust has slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test - 175 65 R14 c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m on edges - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread still visible (6.3.1d)

Sills / wheel arches have corrosion

Steering column has play

Fail 9 Sep 2015 202,299 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust has slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown at time of test - 175 65 R14 c (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1m on edges - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread still visible (6.3.1d)

Sills / wheel arches have corrosion

Steering column has play

Pass 14 Aug 2014 197,100 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 189,573 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 189,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 183,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 183,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 168,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 152,743 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 152,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 130,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 130,732 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,714 miles

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

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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DE51 XOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOD, 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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DE51 XOD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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