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CU51 HJV

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

132,173 mi
Last recorded132,173 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,960 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,949 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,939 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,402 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 99,395 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative rod to axle missing (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side front inner sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush near side front lower arm front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs scored

off side rear tyre wearing down in places

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,622 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,622 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,220 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

some lift in both front top suspension mtgs when vehicle jacked up

Fail 10 Jan 2013 43,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

some lift in both front top suspension mtgs when vehicle jacked up

Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rea shockabsorber covers corroded

o/s/f brake binding a little

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,888 miles

both rea shockabsorber covers corroded

o/s/f brake binding a little

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,919 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,689 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 36,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 29,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 26,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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CU51 HJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CU51 HJV, 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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CU51 HJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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