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PY52 KLJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 73,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,571 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 31,570 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,428 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 20,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 20,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PY52 KLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PY52 KLJ, 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 PY52 KLJ registered?

PY52 KLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is PY52 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 KLJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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