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SN51 WXA

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,268 mi
Last recorded167,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 161,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 155,103 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 149,362 miles

Nearside sill corroded but not within a pescribed area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 149,359 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill corroded but not within a pescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Signs that offside rear brake has been leaking fluid

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 132,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 122,670 miles

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

osr wheel trim missing / osf tyre close to limit 1756514T / shock absorbers soft / exhaust badly corroded / osf wishbone bush split & nsf seperating / some small dents scratches / steering noise column

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,524 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/sr brake performance slightly low

slight bind at all wheels

suspect handbrake cable or lever starting to stick

Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,220 miles

both front to rear brake pipe front/centre sections corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

nsf wheel trim missing

osf wishbone rear bush seperating

play in handbrake

Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 78,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode in clips

Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,373 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

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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SN51 WXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN51 WXA, 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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SN51 WXA is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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