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GJ51 WNZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,226 mi
Last recorded157,226 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,226 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 136,087 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

tank strap missing but tank still secured

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,783 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,852 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,739 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 69,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,425 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,425 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,428 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

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 WNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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