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OV51 MZP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 MZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 149,123 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Underside components covered by undertrays

Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 145,372 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,572 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes + pipes @ limiting valve corroding.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,312 miles

3x brake pipes @ limiting valve corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,627 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 106,303 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 106,298 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside driveshaft damper is detatched.

Pass 29 May 2013 100,731 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front bumper damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,918 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 94,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 89,549 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

spare wheel cage loose

Fail 29 Dec 2009 82,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

spare wheel cage loose

Pass 20 Dec 2008 74,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,795 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,795 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 25,309 miles

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

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

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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OV51 MZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV51 MZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV51 MZP registered?

OV51 MZP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is OV51 MZP safe to buy?

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