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Y279 RDF

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 RDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 143,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 141,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 155,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Front brakes have slight in-balance

O/s/f tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp 2013

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes and parking brakes performance low and slight fluctuations

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r leaf spring rear mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 155,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Front brakes have slight in-balance

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/s/f tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear service brakes and parking brakes performance low and slight fluctuations

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r leaf spring rear mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 152,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,539 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main chassis to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

inner edge of both front tyres worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 145,480 miles

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

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

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

both main chassis brake pipes corroded

engine oil low

offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 145,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both main chassis brake pipes corroded

engine oil low

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 140,570 miles

brake pipes on rear axle corroded

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s/f lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 140,570 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes on rear axle corroded

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s/f lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,819 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,819 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,995 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside headlight damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2013 128,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside headlight damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,720 miles

both front suspension leg top mountings worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,547 miles

crack in offside headlight glass

slight crack in nearside door mirror glass

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,652 miles

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

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

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,894 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 97,894 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,539 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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Y279 RDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y279 RDF, 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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Y279 RDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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