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AK51 HVW

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,380 mi
Last recorded118,380 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,702 miles

brake servo hose starting to deteriorate

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,004 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,926 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,913 miles

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

exhaust at catalyst starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,484 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,119 miles

offside front and nearside front strut top mountings slight lift

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to de-bond

Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,111 miles

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

offside front and nearside front strut top mountings slight lift

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to de-bond

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,536 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,682 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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AK51 HVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK51 HVW, 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 AK51 HVW registered?

AK51 HVW is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AK51 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 HVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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