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EF51 XJN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,015 mi
Last recorded124,015 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,590 miles

Exhaust temporarily repaired

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

aux belt perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,589 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

aux belt perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 98,539 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 98,535 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,675 miles

near side front tyre inner edge bald and very close to legal limits

near side rear tyre inner edge bald

near side rear wheel damaged and buckled

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,692 miles

exhaust system is bent out of shape at rear and only just connecting with rear mounting

off side rear tyre outer edge worn down and wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,734 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,806 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,110 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 53,737 miles

Offside Rear 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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EF51 XJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EF51 XJN, 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

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What year was EF51 XJN registered?

EF51 XJN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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