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RO51 YOA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

182,903 mi
Last recorded182,903 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 182,903 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 182,895 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake requires adjustment long pull

Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,853 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 149,853 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 128,960 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 128,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front impact / vehicle accident damaged / grille insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door release defective

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,993 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front impact / vehicle accident damaged / grille insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door release defective

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front impact / vehicle accident damaged / grille insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear door release defective

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,188 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 92,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,784 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 66,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,235 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,610 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,152 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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RO51 YOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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