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RF51 EXZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,730 mi
Last recorded187,730 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 187,730 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 187,730 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 183,735 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 183,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 176,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 176,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 166,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 133,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 133,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,376 miles

Crack in windscreen.

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

Tailpipes of exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,740 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,103 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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RF51 EXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF51 EXZ, 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 RF51 EXZ registered?

RF51 EXZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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