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GN52 LPL

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,391 mi
Last recorded159,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 LPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 159,391 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 159,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 143,446 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,443 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strong Advise wipers only work on full speed !!!!!!

Pass 13 Feb 2010 134,431 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 134,426 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight cracks on o/s door mirror

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,602 miles

crack in offside headlamp

Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

crack in offside headlamp

Fail 11 Sep 2007 97,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads worn to approx 4mm

intercooler holed

rear door wiper torn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front pads worn to approx 4mm

intercooler holed

rear door wiper torn

Fail 7 Sep 2006 90,338 miles

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

Offside front headlight lens has a crack in it but not affecting the beam pattern.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,338 miles

Offside front headlight lens has a crack in it but not affecting the beam pattern.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 71,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 71,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GN52 LPL 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 50%.

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 GN52 LPL, 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 GN52 LPL registered?

GN52 LPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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