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GV51 AEG

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,408 mi
Last recorded182,408 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 AEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 182,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 161,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 161,326 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 153,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 153,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 126,650 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 126,650 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small stone hole in nearsde headlamp

Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small stone hole in nearsde headlamp

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,277 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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GV51 AEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 AEG, 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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What year was GV51 AEG registered?

GV51 AEG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is GV51 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 AEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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