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HK51 HJV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,566 mi
Last recorded134,566 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,673 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 149,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 149,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 149,742 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 May 2013 143,835 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 143,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 21 May 2012 137,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 137,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 107,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,055 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK UNDER BODY DUE TO CUSTOMER SPAYING OIL UNDER BODY

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,321 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HK51 HJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 HK51 HJV, 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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HK51 HJV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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