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NG51 MWZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 MWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 163,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 155,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 155,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 145,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

dent in N/S sill

Fail 11 Mar 2017 145,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Dent in N/S sill

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 145,734 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Feb 2013 127,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2012 108,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,724 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,115 miles

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,965 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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NG51 MWZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG51 MWZ, 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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NG51 MWZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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