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PK51 UAD

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 121,531 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 121,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,114 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 113,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 112,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 112,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,975 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,076 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 107,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,110 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 561,829 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,713 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,713 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,930 miles

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

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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PK51 UAD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PK51 UAD, 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 PK51 UAD registered?

PK51 UAD is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is PK51 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 UAD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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