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FD51 HNV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,871 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 98,858 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2022 98,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,923 miles

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.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,921 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,209 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,727 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,443 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,682 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,474 miles

Offside rear outer wall damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,616 miles

both front brake discs wor.

front brake pads worn.

o/s front brake slightly binding.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,813 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,125 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,531 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 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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