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OY51 FKW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

184,489 mi
Last recorded184,489 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 184,489 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

accident damage to offside front wing

nearside front floor is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2022 184,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

accident damage to offside front wing

nearside front floor is corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge and oyter side wall is damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside outer sill is corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge and oyter side wall is damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside headlamp lens is cracked

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

engine has a slight oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 166,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake pads are low

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are wearing on edges and cracking in tread

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge

offside front brake pads are low

offside number plate light is not working

some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2019 155,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are wearing on edges and cracking in tread

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on inner edge

offside front brake pads are low

offside number plate light is not working

some corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,576 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre is wearing on ouer edge

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill is corroded

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Fail 27 Nov 2018 145,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

front brake discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre is wearing on ouer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill is corroded

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,872 miles

general corrosion on underside and outer sills

passenger side seatbelt slightly slow retraction

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 15 Nov 2016 124,872 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside and outer sills

passenger side seatbelt slightly slow retraction

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,491 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 109,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,871 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,871 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated.Slight damage o/s mirror.Slightly long footbrake travel.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 85,397 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated.Slight damage o/s mirror.Slightly long footbrake travel.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,569 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,569 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 76,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,267 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,853 miles

O/S mirror cracked but still functional.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,916 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE(WIRING NOT CONNECTED.)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 62,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OY51 FKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 OY51 FKW, 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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OY51 FKW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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