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SV51 FPY

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,324 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 141,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 131,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 122,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 111,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,181 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust heatshield adrift over exhaust frontpipe

Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,193 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake lever travel getting close to no reserve travel

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 FPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

SV51 FPY is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is SV51 FPY safe to buy?

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