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YJ02 NXU

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,365 mi
Last recorded228,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 NXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 228,365 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre perishing on tread

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

various outer panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 219,192 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroding

rear wheelarches corroding

Fail 23 May 2014 219,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle brake pipes corroding

rear wheelarches corroding

Pass 23 May 2013 212,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2013 212,718 miles

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

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

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 24 Apr 2012 178,063 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Apr 2012 178,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,052 miles

cracking to suspension bushes

dents and scratches to body panels

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

varius oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2010 152,833 miles

crack in n/s/f head lamp lip on front brake discs rust on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 148,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 148,476 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 148,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 141,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,268 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 120,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,882 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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YJ02 NXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ02 NXU, 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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YJ02 NXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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