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SV51 XPO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 XPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,361 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 74,227 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,666 miles

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust 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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SV51 XPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV51 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

SV51 XPO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SV51 XPO safe to buy?

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