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YJ51 OVZ

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,787 miles

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

advise nearside front wheel damage

Fail 23 Aug 2011 125,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

advise nearside front wheel damage

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 115,683 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,318 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 92,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 73,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 88,480 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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YJ51 OVZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ51 OVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ51 OVZ registered?

YJ51 OVZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 OVZ shows 12 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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