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RA02 VDX

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,204 mi
Last recorded116,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 116,204 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative lever (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety contaminating the tyre (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,498 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 77,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,874 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,869 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 75,978 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 75,978 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,027 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 71,022 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 67,400 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 67,394 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,059 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 VDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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