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FJ51 ANV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ANV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 144,347 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corrode and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust front pipe blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached mounting worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel poor effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached mounting worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted 1 of 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to chassis corroded and holed within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis mounting within 30 cm poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 144,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to lower arm & anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness around o/s/r brake backplate

lower engine cover partially insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,022 miles

front bumper & number plate damaged

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2017 138,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear from compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bumper & number plate damaged

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,728 miles

Offside Front wishbone bush starting to lift

bonnet locks shut but is not flush with body/wings

both front tyres worn close to limit

corrosion evident on all brake pipes

freeplay in handbrake lever/cable

n/s/r tyre perished cracked & worn low

rear silencer outer skin rusted away

Fail 22 Mar 2016 131,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wishbone bush starting to lift

bonnet locks shut but is not flush with body/wings

both front tyres worn close to limit

corrosion evident on all brake pipes

freeplay in handbrake lever/cable

n/s/r tyre perished cracked & worn low

rear silencer outer skin rusted away

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,141 miles

front tyres are non commercial type

n/s washer weak

o/s wiper blade split on end

slight cracks in n/s/f flexy brake pipe

surface rust starting on steel brake pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2015 126,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres are non commercial type

n/s washer weak

o/s wiper blade split on end

slight cracks in n/s/f flexy brake pipe

surface rust starting on steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2013 120,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,094 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 21 Nov 2011 103,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,279 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,278 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,998 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,455 miles

both front tyres close to limit o/s bline

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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FJ51 ANV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ51 ANV, 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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FJ51 ANV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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