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LR51 JDF

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 JDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 178,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 173,252 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 166,846 miles

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both side has corrosion... (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has corrosion...

Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 162,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 147,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 141,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 134,199 miles

atten rear brakes

rear no plate discolour

screen chipped

Pass 11 Nov 2011 124,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 114,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,727 miles

screen chipped,rear no plate discolour

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,768 miles

screen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,528 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,310 miles

o/s/f h/lamp cracked. †n/s/f h/lamp has a chip.

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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LR51 JDF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LR51 JDF, 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 LR51 JDF registered?

LR51 JDF is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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