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AE51 WFV

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Number plate lights are blue but not showing light to rear.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,734 miles

Number plate lights are blue but not showing light to rear.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,976 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,987 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,987 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,833 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded in places

all brakes showing signs of judder

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,961 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit on edges steped tyres

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit on edges steped tyres

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,587 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,943 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering arm

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,793 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear handbrake performance only just within limits

slight fuel leak form engine

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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AE51 WFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE51 WFV, 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 AE51 WFV registered?

AE51 WFV is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AE51 WFV safe to buy?

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