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WX51 VBT

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,644 mi
Last recorded193,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 193,644 miles

Corrosion under vehicle all round

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock outer casings deteriated/corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 193,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle all round

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock outer casings deteriated/corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 183,632 miles

General corrosion around vehicle

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 183,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion around vehicle

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 179,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sidelights worked after a tap

Pass 18 Mar 2020 176,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lift in top mounts

Fail 18 Mar 2020 176,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

lift in top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2019 171,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lift in top mounts

possible non welded repair offside sill

Pass 14 Feb 2018 169,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror surround broken

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

windscreen scratched outside zone a

Fail 14 Feb 2018 169,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror surround broken

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

windscreen scratched outside zone a

Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 167,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,501 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 163,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 161,775 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear exhaust in poor condition

small cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 147,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,007 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror glass broken.

o/s outer sill slightly rusty.

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 9 Sep 2005 43,005 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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WX51 VBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX51 VBT, 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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WX51 VBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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