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X161 CFM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,616 mi
Last recorded168,616 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 CFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 168,616 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded but still functional

Handbrake slightly high still operating correctly

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 168,616 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

All rear metal brake pipes corroded but still functional

Handbrake slightly high still operating correctly

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 165,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre and sidewalls slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 162,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nail in nearside rear tyre and sidewalls slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 159,221 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 159,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 155,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 155,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 15,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 145,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 145,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box tail pipe off

battery warning light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,410 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 135,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,210 miles

possible dampness around rear load sensor

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,664 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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X161 CFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X161 CFM, 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 X161 CFM registered?

X161 CFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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