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X359 NSO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,354 mi
Last recorded60,354 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,354 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 60,354 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,558 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,435 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 441,571 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 41,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,413 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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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X359 NSO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X359 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X359 NSO registered?

X359 NSO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X359 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 NSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X359 NSO have outstanding finance?

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