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FP51 OYT

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,972 mi
Last recorded163,972 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 163,972 miles

Front Anti roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Front Bottom arm rear bushes slight play

Front Brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil residue on brake caliper

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded however not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Power steering pipe incorrectly supported fouling on sump

Fail 7 Nov 2019 163,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti roll bar link bushes heavily perished

Front Bottom arm rear bushes slight play

Front Brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Oil residue on brake caliper

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded however not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Power steering pipe incorrectly supported fouling on sump

Pass 4 Jan 2019 161,524 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,524 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,275 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both mounting slight lift. (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe /union on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 158,274 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all at compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both mounting slight lift. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe /union on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 154,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 151,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 147,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 147,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 136,696 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 118,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 118,462 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 103,757 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 103,747 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,099 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,099 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,234 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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FP51 OYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OYT, 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 FP51 OYT registered?

FP51 OYT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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