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RY51 PHK

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,999 mi
Last recorded161,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,999 miles

Front brake imbalance 29%

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 161,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake imbalance 29%

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 152,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 143,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 132,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 132,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,577 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 115,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,771 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Only 50% of nearside rear position lamp working

Fail 24 Jan 2013 100,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Only 50% of nearside rear position lamp working

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,142 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge also side wall showing deteriation

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 78,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge also side wall showing deteriation

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,429 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 73,429 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Foot brake slight reserve travel only

Hand brake near end of reserve travel

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,315 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight lift in both top suspension strut mounts

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 PHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHK, 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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RY51 PHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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