MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Upper Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes forward of rear axle and at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear brake valve to rear axle flexis. (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling anti roll bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling fuel pipe assembly and rear bumper (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Steering system fouling Both rear tyres fouling top of inner arch during suspension travel (2.1.4 (a))
Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Upper Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes forward of rear axle and at rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear brake valve to rear axle flexis. (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load sensing valve spring stretched not functioning. (1.1.17 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel fouling anti roll bar on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floorpan holed in 2 locations near to front subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Leaf spring rear mounting point holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise general underbody condition.
Advise noted during inspection signs of both wheels fouling inner chassis legs.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X4 brake pipes from rear brake load sensing valve x2 to brake flexi hoses, x2 to main brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot has small cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP51 CHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FP51 CHO, 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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FP51 CHO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2001.
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