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LJ51 DYO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,018 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear shock weak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,144 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Exhaust emitted white smoke during test but cleared.

Front engine mounting worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/R tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 108,144 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Exhaust emitted white smoke during test but cleared.

Front engine mounting worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/R tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes near load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 101,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,839 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,839 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,703 miles

Advise rear brake service.

N/S/F tyre low at 2 mm on tread, outer stepped edges bald.

No reverse lights.

Rear brake pipe corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded.

The O/S/R tyre has a manufacturing buldge but does not appear to be dangerous.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,703 miles

Advise rear brake service.

N/S/F tyre low at 2 mm on tread, outer stepped edges bald.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No reverse lights.

Rear brake pipe corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded.

The O/S/R tyre has a manufacturing buldge but does not appear to be dangerous.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,351 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,591 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,591 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,334 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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LJ51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ51 DYO, 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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LJ51 DYO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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