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GU51 XKC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 131,476 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,931 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front floor pans starting to corrode

both sides outer and inner door sills starting to corrode

corrosion starting arround n/s/r light unit

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front floor pans starting to corrode

both sides outer and inner door sills starting to corrode

corrosion starting arround n/s/r light unit

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,155 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both rear leaf springs corossion

Both rear wheel arches corossion

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre cracks on inner wall

Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,731 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear quater panel holed and corroded

offside rear shocker slightly damp

Fail 27 Jul 2015 111,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear quater panel holed and corroded

offside rear shocker slightly damp

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear quater pannel holed and corodded

offside rear shocker damp

offside rear tyre getting low 2,5 mm

offside sill corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear shocker damp

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,025 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,893 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2012 501,922 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

offside drive shaft damper weight insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,093 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes deterioratoing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

front to rear center section brake pipes corroding

offside rear shocker damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,670 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe centre sections corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2010 71,670 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe centre sections corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,304 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front to rear and brake pipes to and from rear valve corroded/poor

Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,304 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front to rear and brake pipes to and from rear valve corroded/poor

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,683 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear load valve to flexi brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

front brake pads look low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre on leagal limit

offside rear tyre cracking

rear load valve to flexi brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,745 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear silencer poor

Fail 18 Aug 2007 52,745 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear silencer poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 373,690 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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GU51 XKC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU51 XKC, 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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GU51 XKC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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