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X511 FMO

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,273 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on limits outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,866 miles

advise both front top shock support mounts

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,915 miles

air-bag warning light on

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads getting slightly low

rear exhaust silencer corroded (peeling)

wiper linkage worn (free play)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,915 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

air-bag warning light on

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads getting slightly low

rear exhaust silencer corroded (peeling)

wiper linkage worn (free play)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,853 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,427 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

battery light on

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X511 FMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X511 FMO, 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 X511 FMO registered?

X511 FMO is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X511 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X511 FMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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