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SJ51 DNE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,290 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 116,510 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 116,510 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 112,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 95,943 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 95,943 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SJ51 DNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ51 DNE, 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 SJ51 DNE registered?

SJ51 DNE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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