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LC51 NVF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,962 mi
Last recorded176,962 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 NVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 176,962 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2018 176,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 170,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 170,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 165,551 miles

Offside Rear small cut to inside wall

Pass 29 Aug 2015 163,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 163,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 153,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 143,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 143,528 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 130,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 130,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,763 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 121,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2010 108,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 93,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,102 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 81,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,285 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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LC51 NVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC51 NVF, 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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LC51 NVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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