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GK51 HVO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,342 mi
Last recorded187,342 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 187,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,081 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 177,081 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 167,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 156,216 miles

Offside mirror damaged but gives clear view

front brakes appear low

front tyres low tread , nearside front has a deep cut in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2015 156,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated has a bulge (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside mirror damaged but gives clear view

front brakes appear low

front tyres low tread , nearside front has a deep cut in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2014 147,914 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 147,906 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

fuel flap not shuting correctly.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 138,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 138,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,560 miles

front exhaust-cat mounting brackets adrift.

n/s outer sill dent/damaged.

various rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 114,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,466 miles

1 of 2 side lights on the n/s/r inop

Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,452 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

1 of 2 side lights on the n/s/r inop

n/s/r tyre outer side wall small cut

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,475 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,396 miles

o/s auto headlamp ajuster inoperative

Pass 13 Dec 2004 20,554 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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GK51 HVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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