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LB51 OCM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlight lens misted slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlight lens misted slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,869 miles

temporary battery fixing fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

screen has slight damage/wear to n/s swept area

vehicle fitted with adjustable front suspension and lowered rear but has adequate clearance at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,879 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

front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 110,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,605 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 99,583 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,120 miles

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

floor pan has slight damage

radiator distorted

Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

judder in nearside and offside front brake performance

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight deterioration in nearside and offside front lower arm bushes

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 OCM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LB51 OCM, 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 LB51 OCM registered?

LB51 OCM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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