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YN52 FWD

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219,106 mi
Last recorded219,106 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 219,106 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 218,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 207,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 198,140 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 188,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 187,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 176,570 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 176,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 169,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 169,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 156,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 156,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 141,657 miles

nearside front inner and outer wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 29 Apr 2009 141,657 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

minimal reserve travel on service brake pedal

nearside front inner and outer wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 7 May 2008 140,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007
Fail 16 Mar 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers rearview mirror cracked but legible

Some slight roughness detected in steering

Pass 11 Aug 2005 143,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Several brake pipes (4) have corrosion, one at nsf, three at rear

Some axial play and slight roughness in steering, not excessive

Some free on os end of rack, indicating wear,. but not excessive

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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YN52 FWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YN52 FWD, 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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YN52 FWD is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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