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GJ51 ABK

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,932 mi
Last recorded196,932 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ABK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 196,932 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 196,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 171,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 154,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 154,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 132,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,600 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 85,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ABK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ51 ABK, 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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GJ51 ABK is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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