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HX51 UBC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,918 mi
Last recorded131,918 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,918 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

bulb out on hi level stop light

crack in screen

front antiroll bar very close to fouling on lower suspension arms

occassional seats fitted in rear no seatbelts fitted

offside rear shock cover split not affecting movement

Fail 5 Mar 2015 123,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bulb out on hi level stop light

crack in screen

front antiroll bar very close to fouling on lower suspension arms

occassional seats fitted in rear no seatbelts fitted

offside rear shock cover split not affecting movement

Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,790 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

sligth low effort on nearside rear brake and brake noise on application

wear on discs and pads

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,673 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2012 96,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,248 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2010 85,248 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,062 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 83,062 miles

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

Temporary repair made to nearside rear lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 768,853 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pads carier fitet to the hub with wheel bolt

rear registration plate faded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 76,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pads carier fitet to the hub with wheel bolt

rear registration plate faded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,361 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 UBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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