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BU51 BZL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,296 mi
Last recorded69,296 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,296 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

one of the two nearside rear side light bulbs not working

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,773 miles

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

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

front brakes slight bind

osf front door check strap loose

Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,773 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slight bind

osf front door check strap loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 57,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes noisy

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

clutch operation poor

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,462 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,462 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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BU51 BZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU51 BZL, 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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What year was BU51 BZL registered?

BU51 BZL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 BZL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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