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AV51 EFE

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,437 mi
Last recorded191,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 191,437 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

rad rusty and leaks

Fail 3 Mar 2010 191,437 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

rad rusty and leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2009 178,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 178,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 170,365 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 169,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 165,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 165,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 141,252 miles

o/s wing mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

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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AV51 EFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV51 EFE, 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 AV51 EFE registered?

AV51 EFE is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AV51 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 EFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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