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RY51 PGX

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 PGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 172,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal excess travel

Fail 18 Dec 2015 172,199 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal excess travel

Pass 2 Nov 2013 150,624 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 150,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 139,953 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/Ff tyre has been run flst

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 107,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Park brake too much travel

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 98,352 miles

BRAKE COMPENSATOR WET SUSPECT LEAKING

Fail 12 Jan 2009 98,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE COMPENSATOR WET SUSPECT LEAKING

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,482 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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RY51 PGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY51 PGX, 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 RY51 PGX registered?

RY51 PGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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