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LS51 VWC

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,986 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 131,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

brake pipes n to the bias valve corroded

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

spare wheel security

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 124,428 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 120,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 113,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 110,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 108,355 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 108,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,359 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 10 Dec 2008 105,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 56,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brakes grinding & squealing on test (handbrake)

slight play & knock from steering column

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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LS51 VWC 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 81.3%.

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 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 LS51 VWC, 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 LS51 VWC registered?

LS51 VWC is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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