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DN02 EKX

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

213,224 mi
Last recorded213,224 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 EKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 213,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underfloor areas and Outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded but no sharp edges .

Offside Front Plastic bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel . Requires adjustment.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 209,986 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 20 Jul 2022 197,505 miles

rusty underside due to age

Fail 13 Jul 2022 197,278 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 15 Jul 2021 185,937 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wipers starting to smear.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge smooth.175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserved travel left.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Seats not presented.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tow bar electrics require attention.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 185,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wipers starting to smear.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge smooth.175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Seats not presented.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tow bar electrics require attention.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 181,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake req adjustment

rusty underside due to age

Pass 20 Jun 2019 174,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,846 miles

rear tyres cracked

rusty underside

Pass 13 Jun 2017 142,443 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 142,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened rubbing on body (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back-box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,049 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 110,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 74,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,894 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 May 2011 69,764 miles

Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

slight play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 May 2010 63,859 miles

Oil leak

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

front bumper cracked

nearside wiper advisory

Pass 29 May 2009 60,034 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 54,676 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 54,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 51,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 51,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 44,883 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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DN02 EKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DN02 EKX, 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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DN02 EKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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