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BV51 LSL

2001 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caddy106,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 98,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,008 miles

Oil leak

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

both number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both number plates deteriorating slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,631 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both number plates deteriorating slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,902 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,495 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/f indicator lens broken

spare wheel has slight side wall damage

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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BV51 LSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 BV51 LSL, 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 BV51 LSL registered?

BV51 LSL is a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is BV51 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 LSL 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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