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FD51 AFZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,161 mi
Last recorded205,161 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 205,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 205,161 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 197,042 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 197,040 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 181,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 176,620 miles

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

glow plug light flashes on

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside headlamp cracked

offside sill corroded just outside prscribed area.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 164,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coolant level low

offside front tyre started to wear on inner edge

offside head lamp lense cracked

vac. pipe split and broken wires at the back of engine

Fail 26 Nov 2012 164,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

coolant level low

offside front tyre started to wear on inner edge

offside head lamp lense cracked

vac. pipe split and broken wires at the back of engine

Pass 24 Nov 2011 151,943 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 151,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 139,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FD51 AFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD51 AFZ, 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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FD51 AFZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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