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RY02 VKR

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

215,482 mi
Last recorded215,482 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 215,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 215,481 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear wheel difficult to turn pos brake bind

Pass 23 Nov 2022 197,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 197,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 190,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 189,990 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various holes across full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 179,483 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 165,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 164,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit set at 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 155,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 146,456 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 146,456 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 142,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 142,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 128,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brakes pipes have been greased

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,400 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 181,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,611 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 131,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 131,591 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

grease on outside of o/side outer c/v boot but no signs of hole

some freeplay in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,417 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2005 57,843 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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RY02 VKR is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,900cc 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 RY02 VKR, 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 RY02 VKR registered?

RY02 VKR is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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