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GU02 THX

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,175 mi
Last recorded170,175 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 170,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and both sides on front outer pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front bumper cracked

Fail 13 May 2017 170,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and both sides on front outer pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front bumper cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 167,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 165,294 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 163,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 163,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 126,345 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 158,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 158,521 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 137,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 124,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,024 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 115,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 95,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 87,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 87,732 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,251 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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GU02 THX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU02 THX, 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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GU02 THX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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