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A18 LPJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,795 mi
Last recorded145,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 145,795 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,854 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 143,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 143,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 141,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 145,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 143,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 141,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,870 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 129,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,348 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear number plate slightly weathered

Pass 26 Feb 2008 111,797 miles

O/s/r upper side light in-op

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brakes squeaking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 109,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,435 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A18 LPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A18 LPJ, 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 A18 LPJ registered?

A18 LPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is A18 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LPJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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