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AK02 UKH

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,836 mi
Last recorded151,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe all going into load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls + cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle at clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 148,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all going into load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 148,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all going into load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges ,o/s bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,789 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock has some play

Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 138,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front balance weight detached

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 130,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 130,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,743 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,169 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 116,169 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,076 miles

n/s/f tyre cutting out on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 106,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,836 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 100,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 95,595 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine slightly tappy

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front number plate starting to delaminate/discolour

front tyres wearing edges

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 7 Apr 2012 95,595 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine slightly tappy

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front number plate starting to delaminate/discolour

front tyres wearing edges

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,402 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both number plates delaminating/discoloured

clutch pedal broken

front brake discs and pads worn

glow plug warning lamp flashes

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both number plates delaminating/discoloured

clutch pedal broken

front brake discs and pads worn

glow plug warning lamp flashes

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre very worn edges

rear brakes noisy in rollers

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,356 miles

Both wipers split on ends

Both no. plates starting to delaminate

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,356 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both no. plates starting to delaminate

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Both wipers split on ends

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal sits very high

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

O/s/ mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

O/s/f brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,457 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 65,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,057 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 50,970 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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AK02 UKH is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK02 UKH, 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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AK02 UKH is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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