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FL51 KYO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 104,472 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,146 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,035 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,287 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 98,645 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 97,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,725 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 71,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,847 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 65,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,994 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,451 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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FL51 KYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FL51 KYO, 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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FL51 KYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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