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LB51 LWP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,650 mi
Last recorded219,650 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 219,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve parking brake travel

Fail 18 Oct 2021 219,642 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2020 210,388 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of both inner and outer sill lips showing signs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake compensator poorly adjusted

top mounts worn

Pass 12 Sep 2019 205,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front top mounts worn

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2019 205,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front top mounts worn

Headlamp aim too high both, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 201,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both inner and outer sills showings signs of corrosin

Fail 14 Sep 2018 201,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both inner and outer sills showings signs of corrosin

Pass 11 Aug 2017 197,312 miles

slight corrosion front floor/jacking points

Fail 11 Aug 2017 197,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion front floor/jacking points

Pass 7 Mar 2016 191,851 miles

Handbrake long

Suspension very low

Fail 2 Mar 2016 191,832 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded at mounting (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake long

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Suspension very low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 184,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 175,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 166,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 166,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 154,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

glow plug light flashing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 154,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

glow plug light flashing

Pass 26 Feb 2011 145,034 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 130,343 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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LB51 LWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LB51 LWP, 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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LB51 LWP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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