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RO51 TGN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,635 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 23 Oct 2015 120,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,656 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 114,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,496 miles

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm

N/S/R shock absorber cover corroded

Slight corrosion on front metal bnrake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2013 111,494 miles

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

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

Foot brake travill long

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm

N/S/R shock absorber cover corroded

Slight corrosion on front metal bnrake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,536 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes to front brake hoses

slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear wheels

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,083 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 102,077 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pipes forming rust

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear brake pipes forming rust

brake fluid below max line

front bumper damaged

front number plate poor condition

front to rear brale pipes forming rust

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,764 miles

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

long handbrake travel

offside front bumber damaged

offside park brake effort low reading

Fail 25 Aug 2010 97,764 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

offside front bumber damaged

offside park brake effort low reading

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,283 miles

offside front bumper damaged

spare wheel carrier in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 70,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 61,802 miles

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

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

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 TGN 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 55.6%.

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 RO51 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 TGN registered?

RO51 TGN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RO51 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 TGN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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