MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged rubber hose bulging (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 front (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear axle and back plate damged but secure ,
Rear rear exhaust box not fitted correctly but secure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coated in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal
Central vehicle undersealed ,front to rear
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both front strut top mounts with lift
Offside Rear light unit temp repaired/tape
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle exterior door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))
Central vehicle undersealed ,front to rear
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both front strut top mounts with lift
Offside Rear light unit temp repaired/tape
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks upper casings corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake drum back plate damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake drum back plate damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front -rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front movement in seats
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate damaged/corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has impact damege
Rear number plate slightly loose
parking brake lever has little reserve travel left
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has impact damege
Rear number plate slightly loose
parking brake lever has little reserve travel left
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showingany cords
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing any cords
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD52 MPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 FD52 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 December 2002.
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