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FD51 JWK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 JWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 136,251 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 133,173 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,084 miles

advise o/s & n/s front suspension top movement

Fail 3 Feb 2015 132,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise footbrake pedal travel

advise o/s & n/s front suspension top movement

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,666 miles

advise footbrake peddle travel

advise movement front suspension top mountings

advise slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 130,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise footbrake peddle travel

advise movement front suspension top mountings

advise slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,547 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 125,659 miles

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

no spare tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 125,659 miles

no spare tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2010 123,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 123,975 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 120,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 110,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,192 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 JWK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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