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LE51 DTO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,937 mi
Last recorded117,937 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

handbrake high

n/s rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s mirror cracked

spare wheel loose under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,937 miles

air bag light on

handbrake high

n/s rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s mirror cracked

spare wheel loose under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,206 miles

slight play in top steering mounting

Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in top steering mounting

Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,232 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 95,092 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 87,437 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to blow

top suspension mounts worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,437 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to blow

top suspension mounts worn

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 79,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,606 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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LE51 DTO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LE51 DTO, 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 LE51 DTO registered?

LE51 DTO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is LE51 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 DTO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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