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EA02 GXN

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 113,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 107,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 107,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v boot pin holed

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,192 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,404 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,110 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Mirror secured by tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,071 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,254 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 520,892 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 21,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 16,106 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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EA02 GXN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA02 GXN, 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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What year was EA02 GXN registered?

EA02 GXN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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