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FD51 BJJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,431 mi
Last recorded221,431 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 221,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 214,632 miles

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

both front drop links slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2016 207,437 miles

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

engine cover

front pads

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 200,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 193,175 miles

50%working on high level brake light

no spare wheel in carrier

raer box outer skin corrodeed

Fail 13 May 2014 193,148 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no spare wheel carrier

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 193,143 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no spare wheel carrier

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 187,695 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 187,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coolant loss from engine while warming up engine durinmg smoke test

Pass 18 May 2012 177,450 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight roughness from both rear wheels

Fail 17 May 2012 177,450 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight roughness from both rear wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2011 161,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper poor

n/s sill damaged

o/s inner cv boot split

slight roughness from both rear wheels

windscreen marked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 161,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both wiper poor

n/s sill damaged

o/s inner cv boot split

slight roughness from both rear wheels

windscreen marked

Pass 16 Apr 2010 145,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 145,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 126,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,410 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,295 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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FD51 BJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 FD51 BJJ, 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 BJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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