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X182 LGW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

178,835 mi
Last recorded178,835 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 178,835 miles

1x rear silencer mtg not fitted

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 9 May 2019 178,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

1x rear silencer mtg not fitted

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 24 May 2018 168,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 168,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,822 miles

Attention to hand brake.

Slight exhaust blow from front.

Fail 18 May 2017 158,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Attention to hand brake.

Slight exhaust blow from front.

Pass 27 May 2016 147,657 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 147,656 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 135,569 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

temp repair n/s headlamp cable ties

Fail 29 May 2015 135,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,093 miles

metal rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,093 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

metal rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,174 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

temp repair n/s mirror & glass cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2013 116,174 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)

brake pedal rubber worn

temp repair n/s mirror & glass cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,826 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,597 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,070 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyers inner wall worn

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,070 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyers inner wall worn

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

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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X182 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X182 LGW, 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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X182 LGW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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