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FD02 WDJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,187 mi
Last recorded159,187 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2012 159,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,799 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2010 141,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 138,892 miles

Battery / fuse cover broken

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Front shock absorbers top mounts - some play evident (Not excessive)

Front washers slightly weak

N/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

N/s/r brake has slight bind

No spare tyre

O/s/f tyre @ 2mm and cracking between treads and on sidewall

Rear exhaust silencer very heavily corroded (not blowing) advise soonest replacement

Rear shock absorbers showing reduced efficiency but ok

Rear wiper worn and washer in-op (leaking pipe in n/s/r 1/4 panel)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 137,430 miles

All brakes require check / replacement due to poor efficiencies & long handbrake travel

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 137,430 miles

All brakes require check / replacement due to poor efficiencies & long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jun 2006 129,064 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 129,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FD02 WDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD02 WDJ, 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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FD02 WDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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