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WX51 VCE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,130 mi
Last recorded234,130 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 234,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 234,027 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 228,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 224,490 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 224,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 216,522 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner egge

handbake travel high

rear brake pipes corroded

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 20 Nov 2007 186,120 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 186,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 146,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 101,003 miles

n/s/f trye wall slight damage

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 VCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCE, 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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What year was WX51 VCE registered?

WX51 VCE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is WX51 VCE safe to buy?

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