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VK51 MHN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,361 mi
Last recorded145,361 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,125 miles

advise- offside & nearside trackrod ends have had heat applied

Fail 29 Sep 2016 143,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rear x six pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

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

advise- offside & nearside trackrod ends have had heat applied

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,011 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

osf washer only working out of one jet

Fail 11 Dec 2013 138,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

osf washer only working out of one jet

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,362 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,488 miles

offside rear side light only 50% working

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,079 miles

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

damage to front bumper n/s.

unevern wear on front tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,799 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,799 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,176 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 74,220 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,554 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 58,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,164 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 44,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VK51 MHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK51 MHN, 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 VK51 MHN registered?

VK51 MHN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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