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VO51 EPJ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

209,718 mi
Last recorded209,718 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 EPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 209,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 209,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 192,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rearmost spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 174,958 miles

Advise fuel tank support strap corroded

Advise lift in both front strut tops

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 159,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,718 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,086 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,013 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,085 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,354 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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VO51 EPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO51 EPJ, 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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VO51 EPJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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