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FY51 ETR

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,078 mi
Last recorded143,078 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 140,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,204 miles

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

Front jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,843 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,843 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,275 miles

Corrosion to sill areas and underside, but not excessive.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to sill areas and underside, but not excessive.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,571 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,942 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Feb 2014 110,942 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,271 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,345 miles

2 front brake pipes corroding

5 rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,344 miles

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

2 front brake pipes corroding

5 rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,410 miles

five rear brake pipes and o/s front brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,936 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 88,146 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2008 81,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,586 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 73,641 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 63,514 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 ETR is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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