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FD51 HCE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 107,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,147 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,169 miles

long travel on brake pedal

small crack in bottom of front wind screen

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,019 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 84,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 81,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,511 miles

Front top struts slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,494 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front seat slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,253 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 59,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,316 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 51,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f door glass cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,186 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 HCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc 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 FD51 HCE, 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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What year was FD51 HCE registered?

FD51 HCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FD51 HCE safe to buy?

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