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YX52 GFV

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,189 mi
Last recorded94,189 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s & n/s front top mounts slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s & n/s front top mounts slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2020 87,898 miles

Front some movement in n/s + o/s suspension top mounts not yet excessive

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

Rear some corrosion visible n/s + o/s rear chassis not yet excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2020 87,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front some movement in n/s + o/s suspension top mounts not yet excessive

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear some corrosion visible n/s + o/s rear chassis not yet excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,901 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear off x2 metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability n/s + o/s top strut mountings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,838 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F & O/S/F TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKED

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,659 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKED

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,658 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKED

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,214 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,214 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,057 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper damage

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 40,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,625 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,772 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX52 GFV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX52 GFV, 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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YX52 GFV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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