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X616 RGE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 RGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,431 miles

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease. unable to fully inspect

Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes covered in grease. unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,047 miles

windscreen cracked at centre top

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 100,683 miles

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

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

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 94,719 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,431 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,228 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 89,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside lower tail light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,571 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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X616 RGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X616 RGE, 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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X616 RGE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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