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OV52 UVK

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 135,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,974 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 129,033 miles

BOTH INSIDE & OUTSIDE SILLS CORRODING.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTH INSIDE & OUTSIDE SILLS CORRODING.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

Front Brake hose slightly damaged FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHING. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 121,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 121,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,570 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and n/s centre sill

corrosion on main and n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes borderline

fluctuation on rear brakes and balance n/s slow borderline

lift in both front top shocker mountings

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm outer edge

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,565 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills and n/s centre sill

corrosion on main and n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes borderline

fluctuation on rear brakes and balance n/s slow borderline

lift in both front top shocker mountings

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm outer edge

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,751 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 108,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 104,093 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 104,092 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 94,857 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 94,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,339 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f headlight slightly loose

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,339 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,654 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,184 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,184 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,957 miles

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

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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OV52 UVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV52 UVK, 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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OV52 UVK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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