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FJ02 YCL

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,835 mi
Last recorded153,835 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,835 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel is rusty

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

movment in both strut top mountings

Fail 14 Sep 2021 153,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel is rusty

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

movment in both strut top mountings

Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both inner sills

general corrosion to underside of vrhicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 141,548 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel.glow plug light flashing

Fail 6 Aug 2019 141,545 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuseboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

long handbrake travel.glow plug light flashing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 136,213 miles

Front tyres perished but no cords visible at time

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside door mirror secured with tape

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 127,770 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,763 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush sheared off (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside damage to sill

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 127,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator and ends of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front some inner edge wear on front tyres

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

Offside Outer mirror cracked

Offside Rear sidelamp not fully working

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

clips missing on hoses at fuel filter

drivers seat poor locking on runner

footbrake travel becoming long

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,463 miles

both h/lamp aims reset were to high

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 122,284 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to lsv (3.6.B.2c)

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

both h/lamp aims reset were to high

excess h/b travel

Pass 23 May 2015 120,676 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 120,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 118,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 99,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 99,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,532 miles

nearside front tyre cut, no cords exposed

Fail 6 Jan 2009 92,532 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cut, no cords exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 85,700 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine malfunction light on all the time

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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FJ02 YCL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FJ02 YCL, 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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FJ02 YCL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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