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LC51 UTJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,896 mi
Last recorded136,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 136,896 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,338 miles

Near-side door mirror glass slightly damaged.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 111,338 miles

Near-side door mirror glass slightly damaged.

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,531 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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s front wheel rim slight damage

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,864 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

damage to both floors

Fail 27 Feb 2008 87,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

damage to both floors

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,327 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,327 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,114 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 UTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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