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FD51 GPZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 138,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 125,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,345 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,109 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 108,046 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,773 miles

FRONT TYRES BECOMMING WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

INCORRECT HEADLAMP AIM RESET DURING TEST

REAR EXHAUST HANGER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,277 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 GPZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD51 GPZ, 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 FD51 GPZ registered?

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

Is FD51 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 GPZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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