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RF51 EYP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

218,349 mi
Last recorded218,349 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 218,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 218,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 210,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 210,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by CAT corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 206,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into rear load sensor rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 206,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into rear load sensor rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 203,128 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 203,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 201,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Not connected - Obviously not working (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 200,944 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened vertical play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Not connected - Obviously not working (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 197,260 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 197,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repaired with tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 194,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 190,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 190,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Braking system leaking load sensor (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 187,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorbers weak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 183,427 miles

light misting of oil osr shock absorber

slight brake fluctuation nsr brake

slight movement in osf and nsf mcpherson strut upper attachments

Fail 24 Feb 2015 183,427 miles

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

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

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

light misting of oil osr shock absorber

slight brake fluctuation nsr brake

slight movement in osf and nsf mcpherson strut upper attachments

Pass 4 Feb 2014 178,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 178,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 168,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 168,347 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 157,414 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 157,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 131,515 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 131,510 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,952 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 109,952 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 81,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 RF51 EYP, 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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RF51 EYP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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