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RF51 KTP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,228 mi
Last recorded183,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 KTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 183,228 miles

General bodywork poor

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

both front drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

n/s headlight damaged

n/s sill and wheel ach deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2020 183,228 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

General bodywork poor

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

both front drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

n/s headlight damaged

n/s sill and wheel ach deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 166,755 miles

n/s headlight damaged

n/s sill and rear wheel arch deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 154,712 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber weak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front sill damaged

no spare wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2017 127,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no spare wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 96,241 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 53,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,737 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,774 miles

Both front discs corroded and pitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,704 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

tested wet

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,534 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear brake effiency good but noisy operation.(advise inspected)

zero free play on rear hub bearings,advise checked no pre-load.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,915 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOISY OPERATION

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT GAITERS SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE SLIGHTLY SLUGGISH OPERATION AND NOISY OPERATION

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 30,839 miles

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

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

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 KTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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