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RJ51 OXP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,665 mi
Last recorded167,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 167,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 167,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 154,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 154,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 153,954 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 139,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 139,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,485 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 132,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,258 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 111,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,992 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,210 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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RJ51 OXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ51 OXP, 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 RJ51 OXP registered?

RJ51 OXP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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