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RU51 SAS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,408 mi
Last recorded101,408 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU51 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,408 miles

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

engine coil light flashing

no engine oil showing on dip stick

noise from rear brakes when applied

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coil light flashing

no engine oil showing on dip stick

noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,544 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,287 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,931 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 64,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,862 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,961 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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RU51 SAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RU51 SAS, 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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RU51 SAS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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