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LX51 RBY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 103,478 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light scratching to front screen

nearside front tyre valve stem damaged slightly

offside front tyre worn unevenly

reserve travel on handbrake low

Fail 21 May 2010 103,474 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

light scratching to front screen

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre valve stem damaged slightly

offside front tyre worn unevenly

reserve travel on handbrake low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,396 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 48,309 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LX51 RBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX51 RBY, 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 LX51 RBY registered?

LX51 RBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is LX51 RBY safe to buy?

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