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MJ51 KWM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,371 mi
Last recorded195,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 195,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 187,778 miles

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

Door sills corroded

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 187,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Door sills corroded

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 174,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 174,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 171,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 171,619 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 164,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 156,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 155,319 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 155,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 149,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 133,851 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 133,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 114,865 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 114,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop light not working

front number plate cracked

spare tyre flat

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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MJ51 KWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ51 KWM, 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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MJ51 KWM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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