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WK51 XZM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,894 mi
Last recorded137,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 XZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside mirror loose

rear door floor catches corroded

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

various body damage

Fail 20 Mar 2014 137,847 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside mirror loose

rear door floor catches corroded

various body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 132,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,412 miles

drivers seat belt stalk appears tp be 'looser' than is normal

front brakes binding slightly

sideplay handbrake lever

welding repair to offside outer sill

Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,408 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat belt stalk appears tp be 'looser' than is normal

front brakes binding slightly

sideplay handbrake lever

welding repair to offside outer sill

Pass 26 Oct 2010 108,121 miles

offside outer sill/doorstep corroded

rear brake pipes to limiter valve corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 108,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside outer sill/doorstep corroded

rear brake pipes to limiter valve corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 97,227 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,085 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 86,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 76,604 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 51,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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WK51 XZM 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 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 WK51 XZM, 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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WK51 XZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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