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KX51 MKU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 156,632 miles

Nearside Sill corroding.

Nearside Wheel arch corroding.

Offside Sill corroding.

Offside Wheel arch corroding.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 156,632 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Sill corroding.

Nearside Wheel arch corroding.

Offside Sill corroding.

Offside Wheel arch corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Arch rusting.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill rusting.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusting.

Spare wheel carrier loose but secure.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 153,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Arch rusting.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill rusting.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusting.

Spare wheel carrier loose but secure.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,618 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 148,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front rack end on limit of play

Pass 12 Aug 2016 139,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,258 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

wipers split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,617 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 129,617 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 114,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,486 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 106,448 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 83,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,137 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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KX51 MKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KX51 MKU, 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 KX51 MKU registered?

KX51 MKU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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