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KV51 JWF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,720 mi
Last recorded202,720 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 JWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 202,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 198,730 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 198,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 195,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2012 190,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

light scratches on windscreen

slight free play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2011 176,045 miles

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

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

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

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2010 161,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 161,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,026 miles

offside rear light damaged/repaird

Fail 9 Nov 2009 143,894 miles

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

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

offside rear light damaged/repaird

Pass 7 Nov 2008 127,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 127,964 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 107,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 90,132 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 64,216 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,216 miles

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

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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KV51 JWF 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 64.7%.

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 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 KV51 JWF, 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 KV51 JWF registered?

KV51 JWF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 JWF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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