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OV02 TSZ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 TSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 157,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 157,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 155,651 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 152,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 163,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2017 156,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 148,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from both rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from both rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 135,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 149,388 miles

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

WIPER BLADES HELD ON WITH TAPE.

Fail 4 May 2011 149,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

WIPER BLADES HELD ON WITH TAPE.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 136,122 miles

ACC/DAMAGE DRIVER/S SIDE DOOR / DOORHINGE / CHECKSTRAP/WING EDGE

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 136,122 miles

ACC/DAMAGE DRIVER/S SIDE DOOR / DOORHINGE / CHECKSTRAP/WING EDGE

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,778 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 98,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 98,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 83,825 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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OV02 TSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV02 TSZ, 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 OV02 TSZ registered?

OV02 TSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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