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FE51 WCT

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 135,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,932 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr outer sill damage

Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,932 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both sides front suspension top mounts have movement when jacked up

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,409 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi on rear axle to nearside wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sills front to rear have surface corrosion

centre of offside floor pan area corroded looks to have been repaired from the inside

Fail 20 Nov 2017 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi on rear axle to nearside wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sills front to rear have surface corrosion

centre of offside floor pan area corroded looks to have been repaired from the inside

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,519 miles

Offside Front Slight play in ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner and outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked on yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 95,928 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight damage to o/s headlight

suspect rear shoes low due to noisy brake performance on rollers

Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight damage to o/s headlight

suspect rear shoes low due to noisy brake performance on rollers

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,382 miles

Brake pipes on rear compensator corroded.

Play in n/s top strut mount.

Play in o/s track rod end.

o/s and n/s front brake pipes to front flex corroded.

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,708 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 49,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 40,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,849 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 30,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,603 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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FE51 WCT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE51 WCT, 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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FE51 WCT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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