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GV51 GLZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,278 mi
Last recorded108,278 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,278 miles

ALL Brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst during brake plate test

Brake fluid traces on inner wheel area on front

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 108,278 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking and offside rear also (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour broken lens (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ALL Brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst during brake plate test

Brake fluid traces on inner wheel area on front

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mileometer reading the same as last year

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

signs of smoke when emissions was done

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

signs of smoke when emissions was done

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,206 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,060 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,080 miles

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

o/s n/s/f top susp bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 40,365 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 40,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside seat belt going mouldy

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 GLZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GLZ, 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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GV51 GLZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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