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FE52 WDJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,301 mi
Last recorded154,301 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 WDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 154,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 154,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 149,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 148,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 145,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 140,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer inner sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper splitter insecure,but not likely to come detached

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has cut on outer wall,but no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm,legal limit is 1.6mm,and wearing / cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer inner sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7 mm,legal limit is 1.6 mm,and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,244 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion hole but not within prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight binding wheels

Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,085 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2015 129,246 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,691 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 127,667 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,651 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 99,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,026 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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FE52 WDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE52 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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FE52 WDJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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