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X263 ECL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,730 mi
Last recorded142,730 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 ECL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 142,730 miles

As per failure.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 142,674 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Radiator insecure. 3. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

4.Slight leak from exhaust rear box. 5. Rear wheel arches starting to corrode. 6. Nearside rear tuyre starting to bulge.

7. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 132,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 132,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,995 miles

REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES CORRODED.

towbar socket insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2013 126,990 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

towbar socket insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,774 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

N/S FRONT POS LIGHT DIM.

O/S FRONT TYRE 2mm.

REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES CORRODED.

TOW BAR SOCKET LOOSE(FUTURE FAILABLE ITEM.)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,750 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT DISCS CORRODED/WORN. CENTRE EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED/WEAK.

FRONT SEATBELTS SLOW TO RETRACT. OIL LEVEL LOW. ENGINE NOISY AND SMOKY WHEN COLD.

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED. TOW BAR LIGHTS PLUG LOOSE NOT INSECURE.

REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES CORRODED.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 114,747 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT DISCS CORRODED/WORN. CENTRE EXHAUST FLANGE CORRODED/WEAK.

FRONT SEATBELTS SLOW TO RETRACT. OIL LEVEL LOW. ENGINE NOISY AND SMOKY WHEN COLD.

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED. TOW BAR LIGHTS PLUG LOOSE NOT INSECURE.

REAR DAMPERS UPPER SLEEVES CORRODED.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,526 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,726 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 75,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes corroded.....

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,654 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 60,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,974 miles

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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X263 ECL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X263 ECL, 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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X263 ECL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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