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OV02 XVS

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

148,625 mi
Last recorded148,625 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 XVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 148,625 miles

Offside Front uneven wear to tyre

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front door check - strap damaged

engine cover obscuring some components

front pads low

front shocks weeping

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

glow plug lamp on!

hand brake tarvel

headlamps - poor output

play to both front top mounts

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 148,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven high % difference (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front door check - strap damaged

Offside Front uneven wear to tyre

engine cover obscuring some components

front pads low

front shocks weeping

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

glow plug lamp on!

hand brake tarvel

headlamps - poor output

play to both front top mounts

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load-conscious valve [all 4 cleaned & re-coated] (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres very worn at inner edge [175/65/14 82T]

Fail 18 Mar 2017 141,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on reconnected linkage [recommend replacing wiper linkage] (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load-conscious valve [all 4 cleaned & re-coated] (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s & N/s cleared blocked lines & jets (8.2.3)

both front tyres very worn at inner edge [175/65/14 82T]

Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 126,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 411,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 411,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,178 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,961 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 73,833 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on axle weight limit-not of reinforced type.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre on axle weight limit-not of reinforced type.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,665 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 OV02 XVS, 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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OV02 XVS is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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