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YR02 WJG

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 60,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall has been worn down (I suspect by fouling shock absorber, though it is not fouling right now) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has been worn down (I suspect by fouling shock absorber, though it is not fouling right now) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 60,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 58,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 58,583 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 58,563 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 48,101 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 42,864 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 34,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 34,940 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 27,541 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 21,910 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 21,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe corroded and missing (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 14,218 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 14,134 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 14,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,124 miles

rear exhaust box rusty.ok at this time

rear exhaust mount starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,973 miles

exhaust rusty but ok at this time

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,326 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 12,323 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,229 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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YR02 WJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR02 WJG, 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 YR02 WJG registered?

YR02 WJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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