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WJ51 YXN

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 160,543 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 160,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,800 miles

damage to o/s bottom of wing to sill join

front antiroll bar fouling on both front bottom arms BUT no wear in any of the antiroll bar links or bushes and this does not in my oppinion constitute as a danger in any way just an advisory measure at this time

Fail 22 Nov 2012 156,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

damage to o/s bottom of wing to sill join

front antiroll bar fouling on both front bottom arms BUT no wear in any of the antiroll bar links or bushes and this does not in my oppinion constitute as a danger in any way just an advisory measure at this time

Pass 16 Jan 2012 149,761 miles

DENT & SCRATCH DAMAGE TO VARIOUS BODY PANELS OF VEHICLE

Pass 19 Feb 2011 140,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 140,863 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 128,178 miles

n/s/f head light in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2010 128,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s/f headlight lens cracked + beam pattern poor

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 30 Oct 2009 127,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 101,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 68,221 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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WJ51 YXN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ51 YXN, 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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WJ51 YXN is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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