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BK51 ZBT

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,159 mi
Last recorded229,159 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 229,159 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underneath floor and chassis body in some places (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside all surounding areas also jacking point areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side requires attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion croos member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside all surrounding areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside and offside wheel bearing slight noise

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

service brake pass on wheel lock

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underneath vehicle undersealed in some places

Fail 14 Nov 2016 228,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member above rear exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath floor body in some places corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear nearside and offside wheel bearings slight noise

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 213,643 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion nearside rear under wheel arch

Movement in wiper mechanism

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front brake binding

Windsreen damage centre upper

Fail 22 Jun 2015 213,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust rear section corroded & leaking gasses

Movement in wiper mechanism

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear spring shackel mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside & nearside front brake pipes corroded

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

Offside front brake binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windsreen damage centre upper

Pass 28 May 2014 199,493 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror damage

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion offside & nearside rear body near shackel mountings

Fail 27 May 2014 199,490 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror damage

Neasride wiper blade split

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion offside & nearside rear body near shackel mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2013 186,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm ,Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 185,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre 2mm ,Offside rear tyre 2.5mm.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Travel in hand brake.

Pass 28 May 2012 168,160 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear wheel bearing minimal noise.

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 151,224 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 135,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Center upper stop lamp segments npt working.

Offside registration plate lamp bulb dim.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,098 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front suspension arm bush part split.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front suspension arm bush pat split.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front suspension arm bush pat split.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 83,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BK51 ZBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK51 ZBT, 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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BK51 ZBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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