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DK02 LSE

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,552 mi
Last recorded161,552 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 LSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 161,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 138,080 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 138,030 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel slight bind

play in steering coloumn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel slight bind

play in steering coloumn

Pass 3 May 2019 118,632 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 112,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 108,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 102,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wering on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 97,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2013 84,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,673 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,668 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

front disc croded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 71,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,668 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 61,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 61,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,310 miles

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

n/s auxillary tail light inoperative

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,008 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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DK02 LSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DK02 LSE, 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 DK02 LSE registered?

DK02 LSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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