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RO51 TGJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 93,368 miles

Front various underside corrosion

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 183,338 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2023 100,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body becoming corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 96,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 139,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 139,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,644 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 136,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,409 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy in operation however not excessivly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 114,937 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,937 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,416 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 92,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2005 82,265 miles

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

front number plate discoloured

Fail 30 Aug 2005 82,265 miles

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

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

front number plate discoloured

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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RO51 TGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO51 TGJ, 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 RO51 TGJ registered?

RO51 TGJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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