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DU02 XBJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 XBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 148,914 miles

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

Underside has age related corosion

Fail 22 Aug 2025 148,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside has age related corosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,978 miles

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

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

Underside has been covered with underseal

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2021 139,804 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill lips at rear have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,949 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,608 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 126,798 miles

Body and components undersealed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 126,794 miles

Braking system leaking At load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Body and components undersealed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,847 miles

All brake pipes coated with underseal or greasse

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,198 miles

Brake pipes greased / undersealed

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

No spare wheel fitted in underside carriage

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,198 miles

Brake pipes greased / undersealed

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

No spare wheel fitted in underside carriage

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,497 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,273 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,273 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 84,820 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,625 miles

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

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

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

Please note outter case on tail box showing corrsion

Please note slight discolouring to plate but legable

Please note there is a mark on screen from wiper but not in veiw

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,609 miles

front brake pads worn.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn.

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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DU02 XBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DU02 XBJ, 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 DU02 XBJ registered?

DU02 XBJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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