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RO51 YMG

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

247,435 mi
Last recorded247,435 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 247,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 247,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 233,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 233,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 226,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 217,813 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 217,813 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2011 210,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 200,904 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 200,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 189,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 170,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 170,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 161,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 133,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 107,242 miles

Nearside 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 YMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO51 YMG, 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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RO51 YMG is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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