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SF51 JZL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Lpg 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,815 mi
Last recorded45,815 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 JZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 45,815 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,760 miles

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2011 38,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear lower tail light inop

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,741 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,413 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 22,413 miles

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

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

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

roughness from rear brakes when applied

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,347 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 11,463 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 11,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SF51 JZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,390cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF51 JZL, 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 SF51 JZL registered?

SF51 JZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is SF51 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 JZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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