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GV02 VAE

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,995 mi
Last recorded186,995 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2019 186,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 184,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 181,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 180,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 180,856 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking?

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 179,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and on limit

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/f cv boot loose but not insecure, attention required

Pass 6 Jul 2013 172,501 miles

the sump plug is leaking

there is damage t0 the side wall nearside rear

Fail 8 Jun 2013 172,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind detected when rotating offside rear wheel by hand

Pass 27 Apr 2012 163,808 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)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 154,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 140,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 112,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 96,060 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 70,667 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 VAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAE, 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 GV02 VAE registered?

GV02 VAE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is GV02 VAE safe to buy?

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