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DX51 FTK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s number plate light covered by reversing camera

Fail 12 Oct 2021 103,049 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s number plate light covered by reversing camera

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,342 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge recommend replacement

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recommend immediate replacement

offside rear tyre perished recommend replacement

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge recommend replacement

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recommend immediate replacement

offside rear tyre perished recommend replacement

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,625 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

damage to rear of vehicle

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,625 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

damage to rear of vehicle

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,933 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front top strut bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front top strut bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage to rear

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 65,525 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage to rear

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,183 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,145 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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DX51 FTK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FTK, 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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DX51 FTK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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