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YR51 XPX

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,715 mi
Last recorded174,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 XPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 174,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 173,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 168,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 162,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 157,628 miles

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

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

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

colum has slight play

hand brake has travel

n/s/f shocker top has slight movement up / down

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f & n/s/f anti-bar links slight movement rubbers out of shape

o/s/f brake dics cover loose

o/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 2 Sep 2014 157,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

colum has slight play

hand brake has travel

n/s/f shocker top has slight movement up / down

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f & n/s/f anti-bar links slight movement rubbers out of shape

o/s/f brake dics cover loose

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 141,025 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

excess travel on handbrake

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,863 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

both rear tyres worn to excess

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r foot/handbrake performance low

Fail 6 Dec 2011 120,863 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

both rear tyres worn to excess

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r foot/handbrake performance low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 211,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 211,120 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 210,720 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 183,254 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 183,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 154,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 154,808 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 126,561 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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YR51 XPX 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 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 YR51 XPX, 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 YR51 XPX registered?

YR51 XPX is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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