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HX51 BZB

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,928 mi
Last recorded203,928 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 203,928 miles

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges - advise replacement soon

glow plug light flashing

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - replace soon

offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings worn - replace soon

spare tyre devoid of tread

various body and underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2019 198,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coil light flashing on dash

corrosion to inner and outer sills outside of prescribed areas

handbrake imbalance

rear exhaust silencer fouling towbar

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 13 Jun 2018 189,456 miles

coil light flashing

drivers seatbelt frayed

handbrake imbalanced - o/s low

various underbody corrosion outside prescribed limits

Fail 13 Jun 2018 189,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coil light flashing

drivers seatbelt frayed

front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

handbrake imbalanced - o/s low

various underbody corrosion outside prescribed limits

Pass 18 Aug 2017 183,062 miles

exhaust knocks at rear

parking brake lever travel long

rear brake pipes rusting

spare tyre devoid of tread

Fail 11 Aug 2017 182,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil level below minimum on dip stick (topped up)

exhaust knocks at rear

near side rear tyre perishing

off side parking brake performance low

parking brake lever travel long

rear brake pipes rusting

spare tyre devoid of tread

various tyres under inflated and wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 175,712 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust tail pipe in contact with tow bar

glow plug lamp on dash flashes

near side rear inner door sill rusty

oil level low on dip stick

parking brake slight imbalance

parking brake travel long

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges

rotational noise from off side rear wheel/brake

slight play in off side front track rod end

spare wheel carrier zip tied

Fail 12 Aug 2016 175,710 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust tail pipe in contact with tow bar

glow plug lamp on dash flashes

near side rear inner door sill rusty

oil level low on dip stick

parking brake slight imbalance

parking brake travel long

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyres perishing/wearing on edges

rotational noise from off side rear wheel/brake

slight play in off side front track rod end

spare wheel carrier zip tied

Pass 17 Aug 2015 167,536 miles

Nearside Rear door sill end starting to rust

Offside Front front tyres both worn on inner edges

passenger front seat loose

silencer box knocks on tow bar

slight lift from both front top strut mountings

slight movement at top of steering column

spare wheel carrier cable tied

Fail 14 Aug 2015 167,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear door sill end starting to rust

Offside Front front tyres both worn on inner edges

dip stick oil level on minimum

front exhaust holed

inner front brake pads wearing low

parking brake lever travel long

passenger front seat loose

silencer box knocks on tow bar

slight lift from both front top strut mountings

slight movement at top of steering column

spare wheel carrier cable tied

various engine vacuum pipes split/perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ignition key operation poor

pulley belt perishing

slight parking brake imbalance

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in near side track rod end

spare wheel cable tied in position

wiper blades splitting and poor efficiency

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,237 miles

ignition key operation poor

pulley belt perishing

slight parking brake imbalance

slight play in near side track rod end

spare wheel cable tied in position

wiper blades splitting and poor efficiency

Pass 8 Aug 2013 145,817 miles

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on edges,outer edges below 1.6mm - advise replacement and front wheel alignment check

glow plug light flashing

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges

various body defects

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2013 145,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cargo area loaded

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on edges,outer edges below 1.6mm - advise replacement and front wheel alignment check

glow plug light flashing

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

offside washers poor

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body defects

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,837 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washers are slightly blocked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,961 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 117,955 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 103,766 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded !!!!

nearside rear sidelight not working (duel)

slight low effort at offside rear brake

Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pipes corroded !!!!

nearside rear sidelight not working (duel)

slight low effort at offside rear brake

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,676 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Hand brake travel and outer o/s cable worn, Play in front top suspension mounts, Plastic cover under side.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,527 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Strongly adv, Both front tyres near 1.6mm tread depth, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Hand brake travel, Play in both front top suspension mounts, Plastic cover over steering/brakes, Exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,110 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 58,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,318 miles

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Fail 5 Sep 2006 45,318 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisey

rear foot brake balance

Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,539 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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HX51 BZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX51 BZB, 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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HX51 BZB is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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