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GV02 VAD

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,246 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,246 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,495 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 73,495 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,089 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,004 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 63,318 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

drivers mirror slightly damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2010 57,943 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front top strut mount have slight movment

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,943 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front top strut mount have slight movment

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Dec 2009 54,758 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,758 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,725 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 101,218 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal has excessive travel

slight knock apparent on steering rack

spare wheel carrier loose and rattling

Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,218 miles

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

brake pedal has excessive travel

slight knock apparent on steering rack

spare wheel carrier loose and rattling

Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,077 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 77,176 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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GV02 VAD is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV02 VAD, 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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GV02 VAD is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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