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LD51 UEW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

149,107 mi
Last recorded149,107 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear to front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 149,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear to front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 149,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 149,072 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,067 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 148,055 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure both front (1.1.12 (d))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm, rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 139,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 131,936 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 124,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,231 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 95,374 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 95,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,900 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 94,900 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,842 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,226 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

centre exhaust badly corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres on legal limit

centre exhaust badly corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,958 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,958 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,232 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,554 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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LD51 UEW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 LD51 UEW, 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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LD51 UEW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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