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GK51 HVC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

170,361 mi
Last recorded170,361 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 170,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 170,360 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 160,499 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 160,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,020 miles

Nearside Front seat loose but still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 156,016 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front seat loose but still secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,035 miles

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

both No plate lights dim

Fail 18 Mar 2015 150,028 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both No plate lights dim

Pass 8 Apr 2014 143,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2014 143,808 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,734 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 135,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,274 miles

engine miss-fire at idle ?

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edges and on 2-3 mm.

various rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine miss-fire at idle ?

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edges and on 2-3 mm.

various rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 114,240 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 114,233 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,327 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,789 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 73,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,432 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,432 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GK51 HVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GK51 HVC, 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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GK51 HVC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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