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WU51 UUM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,145 mi
Last recorded172,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 172,145 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust by cat heavy corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

steering column adjuster worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 165,570 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 159,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 153,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 144,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 144,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 124,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 116,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 106,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 93,775 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 81,897 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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WU51 UUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU51 UUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 UUM registered?

WU51 UUM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is WU51 UUM safe to buy?

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