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DU51 ABX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 122,503 miles

Both front wipers are perishing

Nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,962 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust fouling tow bar mount

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,547 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 97,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,416 miles

n/s rear tyre very worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 93,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,335 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,628 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,867 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,867 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,725 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,724 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2 mm

Fail 6 Dec 2006 40,724 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2 mm

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,667 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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DU51 ABX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU51 ABX, 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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DU51 ABX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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