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KX51 MXL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,768 mi
Last recorded196,768 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 196,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rattle from catalytic convertor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 196,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rattle from catalytic convertor

Pass 18 Oct 2013 194,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 194,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 191,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 191,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 189,502 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 186,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 6 Nov 2009 183,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 183,646 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 159,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 131,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 131,554 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 125,083 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 125,083 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

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 MXL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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