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EK51 FYT

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,292 mi
Last recorded164,292 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 164,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 161,985 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

undercovers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 161,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 159,481 miles

Brake valve insecure Load valve not working correctly (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake light switch insecure (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 155,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 152,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front seats loose in runners

crack in screen

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,154 miles

brake pipes to compensator corroding

crack in screen

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perishing

front seats loose in runners

nearside inner cv boot perished

oil leak from engine

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2014 150,260 miles

crack in zone b of windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Jun 2014 150,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

crack in zone b of windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jun 2013 147,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

crack in windscreen outside of zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road

driver seat adjustment fore and aft stiff.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 147,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

crack in windscreen outside of zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road

driver seat adjustment fore and aft stiff.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 142,761 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 130,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 117,918 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 117,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,085 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)

advise rear brakes squealing

Pass 29 Dec 2007 82,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 67,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 52,562 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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EK51 FYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EK51 FYT, 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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EK51 FYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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