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LJ51 HUY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,984 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,711 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Zero emissions recorded

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,319 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken off of exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Zero emissions recorded

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

rear doors are locked

Fail 18 Mar 2017 81,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear doors are locked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe along sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear doors don't open

diesel emissions high

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,123 miles

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

exhaust-cat corrosion on weld!

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust-cat corrosion on weld!

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,076 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,636 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear door handle missing door difficult to open

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,538 miles

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

o/s front wing/bumper damage

rear door handle missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,679 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,679 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,451 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 42,451 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,591 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,328 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 HUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LJ51 HUY, 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 HUY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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