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KV51 KBO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,747 mi
Last recorded118,747 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,747 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 15 Aug 2020 118,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 110,924 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 110,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,876 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,874 miles

Central Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,939 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,939 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,237 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,175 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2011 65,294 miles

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

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

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,240 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 28,077 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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KV51 KBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KBO, 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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KV51 KBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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