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RN51 NVO

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 108,894 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,519 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 108,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,520 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 106,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 99,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,016 miles

crack in bottom of screen

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,623 miles

crack in screen

rear silencer deterirating

Pass 29 May 2014 86,364 miles

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

rear silancer deteriating

Pass 24 May 2013 85,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 May 2013 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,106 miles

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

air bag warning light on

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,047 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 76,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,092 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,208 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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RN51 NVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN51 NVO, 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 RN51 NVO registered?

RN51 NVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is RN51 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 NVO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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