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X977 GRP

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

227,297 mi
Last recorded227,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX977 GRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2017 227,297 miles

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

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 23 Feb 2017 227,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 27 Feb 2016 218,792 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 218,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 210,195 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 202,739 miles

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

center stop light diconected

slight play in lower steering jointr

Fail 27 Mar 2013 202,739 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center stop light diconected

slight play in lower steering jointr

Pass 24 Nov 2011 191,701 miles

2 X BULBS OUT ON TOP BRAKE LIGHT

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F SIDE DIM

PLATES

RATTLE IN CAT

Fail 21 Nov 2011 191,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2 X BULBS OUT ON TOP BRAKE LIGHT

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F SIDE DIM

PLATES

RATTLE IN CAT

Pass 22 Sep 2010 184,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both number plate backgrounds very dark

coolant level below minimum

left hand horn button broken

Fail 22 Sep 2010 184,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both number plate backgrounds very dark

coolant level below minimum

left hand horn button broken

Pass 9 Oct 2009 175,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 173,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight movement in drivers seat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 169,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 162,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 146,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 128,812 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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X977 GRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X977 GRP, 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 X977 GRP registered?

X977 GRP is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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