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RF52 ECC

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,491 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,992 miles

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

Slight play at both track rod ball joints.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play at both track rod ball joints.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,555 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 75,555 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 70,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,147 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,755 miles

nearside front tyre slightly feathered on inside

Pass 8 Nov 2005 25,306 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RF52 ECC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RF52 ECC, 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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RF52 ECC is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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