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AK52 YKV

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,038 mi
Last recorded186,038 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 186,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper rubbers starting to split

parking brake efficiency only just met

rear service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Oct 2016 185,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 185,295 miles

front brake application uneven offside lags behind (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 184,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 183,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 183,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 181,562 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance 20% (o/side low)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 181,557 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake imbalance 20% (o/side low)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 179,221 miles

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

front brake imbalance 15%

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 179,219 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

front brake imbalance 15%

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 177,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 177,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 175,457 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 175,368 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 171,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 171,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 167,957 miles

Front number plate poor

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2008 167,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate poor

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 145,418 miles

no spare wheel on vehicle

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

Fail 25 Oct 2007 145,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

no spare wheel on vehicle

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

o/s/r tyre wearing on its inner tread edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 112,698 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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AK52 YKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 105,110 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 AK52 YKV, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 YKV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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