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MU51 LDE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,627 mi
Last recorded167,627 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 LDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 167,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 146,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 146,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 138,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,225 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 103,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,390 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,096 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING,SLIGHT PLAY NSF AND OSF TOPSTRUT MOUNTINGS.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,096 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING,SLIGHT PLAY NSF AND OSF TOPSTRUT MOUNTINGS.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,974 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,767 miles

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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MU51 LDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MU51 LDE, 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 MU51 LDE registered?

MU51 LDE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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