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X961 BCS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 BCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 172,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 168,430 miles

slight corrostion floor pans

Pass 21 Aug 2015 168,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front suspension heavily rusted

all rear brake ferrules corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight brake pedal travel

Fail 20 Aug 2015 168,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front suspension heavily rusted

all rear brake ferrules corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight brake pedal travel

Fail 27 May 2015 167,996 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 167,679 miles

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

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 16 May 2013 167,228 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 165,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 164,080 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 164,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 160,364 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 160,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 157,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

crack in windscreen below zone a /// at present

wiper blades split but clearing screen (recommend replacement)

Pass 16 May 2008 154,744 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2008 39,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 149,054 miles

o/s front bumper sticking out. †damp power steering pump. †corrosion o/s front door step.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 138,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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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X961 BCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X961 BCS, 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 X961 BCS registered?

X961 BCS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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