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YX02 YSS

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,637 mi
Last recorded194,637 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 YSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 194,637 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 194,509 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

tightness and noise from os dshaft

Pass 18 May 2013 188,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 188,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 188,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff in operation but does funtion as intended

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator in poor condition

Steering lock mechanism inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2012 169,155 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 169,155 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 153,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 153,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 146,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 143,714 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 143,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 132,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 131,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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YX02 YSS is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YX02 YSS, 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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YX02 YSS is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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