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AK51 YBL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,455 mi
Last recorded202,455 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 202,455 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 202,455 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 192,585 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 192,585 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 182,399 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 182,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 173,336 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 173,336 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 164,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 164,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 157,925 miles

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

only 50% of the high level brake light is working

Pass 17 Aug 2009 151,376 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 151,361 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 139,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 117,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,342 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 YBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK51 YBL, 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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AK51 YBL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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