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VO51 UPS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,720 mi
Last recorded157,720 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, but not too excess

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,674 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 152,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Damaged hole in lense (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 147,788 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 147,785 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,565 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake covered in under seal

o/s/f tyre split

Fail 12 Jul 2013 139,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre split in side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,418 miles

engine under tray insecure

front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray insecure

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 128,871 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 128,871 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 123,955 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 108,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 UPS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO51 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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