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AV51 EFS

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,964 mi
Last recorded186,964 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 186,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills at front corroded but outside of area

Pass 13 Oct 2020 186,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sills corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2020 186,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sills corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2019 186,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

play in front strut top mounts

sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 182,727 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

both side front strut top mounts have play

inner and out sills corroded

o/s door step corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 176,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 176,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering box sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 171,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides front (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 171,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides front (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,358 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 163,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring shackle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 155,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2013 148,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 139,531 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

load valve wet but no leak detected

Fail 19 Sep 2011 128,657 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

load valve wet but no leak detected

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,667 miles

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

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

n s r brake binding slighty

Fail 29 Sep 2010 118,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n s r brake binding slighty

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,600 miles

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

o/s head lamp cover broken

objects hanging from n/s sun visor not in swept area but could be a distraction when driving

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 53,285 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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AV51 EFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AV51 EFS, 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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AV51 EFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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