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YG51 LMV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,675 mi
Last recorded157,675 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 157,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/s Body Damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,219 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,219 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 134,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 134,795 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,448 miles

rear brake pipes have been greased difficult to see due to grease pass and advise

Pass 10 Oct 2011 107,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 101,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 80,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,122 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 52,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,671 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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YG51 LMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG51 LMV, 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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YG51 LMV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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