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SF51 JYX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,443 miles

exhaust flexi section damaged and blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

only just passed lambda test.

parking brake long travel.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 100,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

exhaust flexi section damaged and blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

only just passed lambda test.

parking brake long travel.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,714 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 91,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 84,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,277 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 42,780 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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SF51 JYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF51 JYX, 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 SF51 JYX registered?

SF51 JYX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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