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YS52 MWJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 MWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,418 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe coroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 33,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,688 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 28,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 27,456 miles

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

rear exhaust pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 27,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box also corroded and split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,550 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread (inner and outer edges) and worn close to the legal tread wear limits

rear exhuast section corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

offside front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking on egde of thread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,873 miles

Centre and rear exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 20,873 miles

Centre and rear exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 576 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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YS52 MWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS52 MWJ, 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 YS52 MWJ registered?

YS52 MWJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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