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DX51 FTJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 118,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 96,570 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

advise front inner brake pads look low from underside of vehicle advise remove wheels and inspect properly

damage on front bumper,nearside front and rear wings

offside headlamp beam motor not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,570 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)

advise front inner brake pads look low from underside of vehicle advise remove wheels and inspect properly

damage on front bumper,nearside front and rear wings

offside headlamp beam motor not working

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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DX51 FTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DX51 FTJ, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 FTJ?

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What year was DX51 FTJ registered?

DX51 FTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is DX51 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FTJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 FTJ have outstanding finance?

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