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RV51 FDJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,548 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,651 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 4 Jan 2016 104,651 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,670 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,096 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,790 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,539 miles

slight play os & ns front top strut mountings.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,066 miles

exhaust corroded & blowing slightly. noise from rear brakes.slight play os & ns front top strut mountings.rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,549 miles

slight play os & ns top strut mountings.os front tyres close to limit.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,654 miles

slight play os & ns top strut mountings.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight play os & ns top strut mountings.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,161 miles

front & rear number plates starting to fade.

front brake pads low .noise from rear brakes.lift in os & ns top strut mountings.

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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RV51 FDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV51 FDJ, 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 RV51 FDJ registered?

RV51 FDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is RV51 FDJ safe to buy?

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