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DE02 COJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,974 mi
Last recorded187,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 COJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 187,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reserve light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2019 187,952 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reserve light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2018 186,107 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 185,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Offside and nearside. (3.7.B.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From engine and intercooler. ()

Shortened coil springs fitted to front suspension units.

Pass 24 May 2017 174,150 miles

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Shorter sports suspension coil springs fitted to front suspension.

Fail 15 May 2017 173,956 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal pipes between load sensing valve and rear hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Offside and nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank damp.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Shorter sports suspension coil springs fitted to front suspension.

Pass 24 May 2016 161,415 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside and nearside. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 160,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Both rear shock absorbers weak.

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Significant imbalance of brakes across both axles, but within allowed limits.

Fail 7 May 2015 147,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 147,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 128,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 128,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 234,978 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 234,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 195,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 146,690 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2007 146,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2006 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DE02 COJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DE02 COJ, 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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DE02 COJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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