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GL51 NPN

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,570 mi
Last recorded161,570 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 NPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 161,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 161,560 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 152,202 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 152,202 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 145,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wipers worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 145,404 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s wipers worn

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,043 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 132,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 67,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GL51 NPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL51 NPN, 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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GL51 NPN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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