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FY51 DXZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,537 mi
Last recorded173,537 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 173,537 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 173,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 161,926 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 161,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,278 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 137,278 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,095 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,080 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,215 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,303 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 DXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 DXZ registered?

FY51 DXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FY51 DXZ safe to buy?

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