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FD52 LBY

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,440 mi
Last recorded187,440 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 187,440 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 181,866 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 181,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,271 miles

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

Offside one of the two jets blocked

Pass 16 Nov 2019 162,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 162,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 156,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,917 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,119 miles

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

Centre exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 131,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,409 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 125,406 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front sides dull

Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 119,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight front brake bind

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,508 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

engine under cover loose

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

engine under cover loose

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,025 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,015 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine cover loose

pedal mrubbers worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2009 94,240 miles

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

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

coolant low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2009 94,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

coolant low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 48,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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FD52 LBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FD52 LBY, 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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FD52 LBY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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