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HY51 BPV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 171,696 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 171,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 171,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 133,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,630 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,649 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 64,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,913 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 41,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,962 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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HY51 BPV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY51 BPV, 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 HY51 BPV registered?

HY51 BPV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 BPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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