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KV51 JZC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,802 mi
Last recorded167,802 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 167,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & OSF slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF & OSF strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 167,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear & OSF slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF & OSF strut top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 160,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both OSF & OSR. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both OSF & NSF. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 148,054 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 140,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 140,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,422 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 116,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,397 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 88,948 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 88,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,546 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 40,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 JZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

KV51 JZC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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