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GJ51 AAO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,421 mi
Last recorded11,421 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,421 miles

Engine oil pressure warning lamp suspect

Exhaust emissions tested with engine running on LPG

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 11,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil pressure warning lamp suspect

Exhaust emissions tested with engine running on LPG

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 3 May 2011 9,597 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 9,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,781 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust slight leak and temp repair

Fail 12 Mar 2010 5,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust slight leak and temp repair

Pass 31 Mar 2009 798 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2009 797 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,480 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,624 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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GJ51 AAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ51 AAO, 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 GJ51 AAO registered?

GJ51 AAO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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