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FY51 DXH

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,448 mi
Last recorded124,448 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner floor corroded but not in prescribed area

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

under body has corrosion and repairs

Fail 30 Jul 2025 124,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limits 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar near upper seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel at shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure from battery through bulkhead (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor holed but not prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,539 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 121,213 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 120,065 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill @ rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor @ front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,643 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 118,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,430 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 116,372 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,254 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes at limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,355 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 106,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,334 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,061 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,061 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,623 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 60,647 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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FY51 DXH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY51 DXH, 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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FY51 DXH is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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