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DG51 FUM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,091 mi
Last recorded176,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 176,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body has general age related corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 176,061 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 173,073 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 172,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 171,111 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 171,107 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 164,148 miles

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

number plate lamps dim

Fail 11 Aug 2011 164,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

oil level a little low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 158,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 158,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 152,518 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 152,518 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 145,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 145,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 133,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 121,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DG51 FUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG51 FUM, 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 DG51 FUM registered?

DG51 FUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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