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FL51 KZC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

161,574 mi
Last recorded161,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,574 miles

Electrical wiring insecure multiple wiring under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end nut damaged but appears secure

Rear lights tinted

non standard exhaust fitted front to rear

non standard suspension

Fail 20 Mar 2019 161,571 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit bare wires and insecure under dash (4.11 (c) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet amp wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fowling on drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fowling on drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet resting on fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure multiple wiring under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end nut damaged but appears secure

Rear lights tinted

non standard exhaust fitted front to rear

non standard suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,101 miles

Exhaust modified

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

Front bumper modified/damaged

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 152,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust modified

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

Front bumper modified/damaged

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 132,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 132,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour smoke test abandoned (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure power steering fluid tank insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

auxilery belt perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,293 miles

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

Oil leak

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

aux belt perished

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 130,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

aux belt perished

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 1 Feb 2013 127,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2012 124,032 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,032 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,663 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)

oil leaks from engine

Fail 17 Feb 2010 112,663 miles

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

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

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)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,287 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 106,287 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 96,889 miles

OIL LEAK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OIL LEAK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,185 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

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 KZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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