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MF51 DTV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,915 mi
Last recorded108,915 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,915 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 108,914 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,407 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front washer jet

Exhaust slight blow

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,321 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,134 miles

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

Radiator loose

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,028 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,716 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,080 miles

Slight lift both front suspension mounts.

Slight surface rust rear brake pipes.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lift both front top suspension mounts.

Surface rust offside rear brake pipe.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,653 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 42,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,124 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Surface rust both front brake pipes.

Surface rust front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Surface rust rear brake pipe.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 36,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Surface rust rear brake pipe.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 31,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,896 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 25,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,713 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on iner edge slightly.

Slight movement in both top suspension mountings.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 17,205 miles

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

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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MF51 DTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MF51 DTV, 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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MF51 DTV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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