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X163 CFM

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,674 mi
Last recorded160,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 CFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 160,674 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 160,674 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 140,399 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 140,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park pass but only by 1% (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 135,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 134,991 miles

slight play in drop link nsr/osr

Pass 31 May 2018 134,985 miles

hand brake travel

slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 134,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,620 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 120,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,564 miles

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

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

n/s/r under sill dent both sides under sill corrosion outer front to rear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,153 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar close to osf lower arm

Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbing on pas pipe

front anti roll bar close to osf lower arm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lowded front suspension/springs/shock absorbers

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,037 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 85,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 85,792 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,081 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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X163 CFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X163 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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X163 CFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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