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RA02 VBT

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

204,360 mi
Last recorded204,360 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 204,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 197,599 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage, size 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 193,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 186,454 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 180,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 179,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 177,743 miles

Both front inner sills damaged

General corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Vehicle lowered

Pass 2 Nov 2018 171,302 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,461 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 166,309 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing

radiator support mount nissing

stretched tyres fitted to rear wheels

Fail 28 Jul 2016 166,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure corroded and split (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired main reservoir insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing engine mount (both side bolts missing) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe slightly chafed under air intake pipe (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure inner liner

Offside Front exhaust mount bolt missing

Rear exhaust bracket missing

air filter housing insecure

radiator support mount nissing

stretched tyres fitted to rear wheels

Fail 12 Apr 2016 166,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front wheel arch plastics missing

oil residue

stretched tyres fitted all round

Pass 22 May 2014 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 153,021 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 152,897 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 24 May 2012 145,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 128,913 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 128,913 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 118,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 111,185 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 111,183 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 5,128 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 5,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,347 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 75,068 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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RA02 VBT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA02 VBT, 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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RA02 VBT is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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