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MA51 DYD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,320 miles

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

advise n/s/r lamp incomplete

Fail 19 Nov 2010 96,320 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise n/s/r lamp incomplete

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2008 83,215 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

no spare tyre

o/s h/lamp slight insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2008 83,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

no spare tyre

o/s h/lamp slight insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,585 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MA51 DYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MA51 DYD, 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 MA51 DYD registered?

MA51 DYD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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