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ExpiredMileage
98,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both sides front shock absorbers heavily corroded
front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonded
heavy surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
heavy surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components
heavy surface corrosion to rear inner valance
nearside front brake hose slightly perished & cracking
nearside front sidelight illumination poor
nearside headlamp lense cracked
rear silencer outer skin corroded and falling off
slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame o/s/r mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front sub frame n/s/r mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine oil level low
exhaust rear silencer corroded
off side inner and outer sill starting to corrode.
rear back box exhaust corroded on outer skin.
slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill/water plug.
Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 at brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
off side inner and outer sill starting to corrode.
rear back box exhaust corroded on outer skin.
slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill/water plug.
ALL tyres in poor condition - cracks and perished
Both headlights have poor patterns
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle- advise change ASAP (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust back box corroded
Handbrake aahas little reserve travel - N/S/R brake effort low on both hand and foot
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis box section (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Leaf spring box section (6.1.A.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear outer wall damaged
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre outer wall damaged
both front brake discs wor.
front brake pads worn.
o/s front brake slightly binding.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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FD51 HNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 HNV, 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 HNV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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