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SV51 AAU

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,097 mi
Last recorded143,097 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,896 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 141,896 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,484 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

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

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAKING

Fail 9 Sep 2014 138,484 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

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

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAKING

Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 135,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 127,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 123,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 123,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,043 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 26 Aug 2009 119,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 15 Sep 2008 113,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 108,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 102,443 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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SV51 AAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV51 AAU, 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 SV51 AAU registered?

SV51 AAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SV51 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 AAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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