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FE51 ZSJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,751 mi
Last recorded246,751 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ZSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 246,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 242,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 242,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 238,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 238,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe by compensator (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 213,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 225,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 217,988 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 217,957 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 212,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 212,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 208,090 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 208,087 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2011 203,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 202,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 193,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 186,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 182,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 179,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 178,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 ZSJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE51 ZSJ, 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 FE51 ZSJ registered?

FE51 ZSJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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