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RF52 OFX

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,094 mi
Last recorded209,094 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 209,094 miles

Advise both front brake hoses are deteriorating

Advise high parking brake travel

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 209,094 miles

Advise both front brake hoses are deteriorating

Advise high parking brake travel

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2011 207,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

tyres getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2011 207,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 200,824 miles

Advise both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Advise engine oil leak

Advise exhaust blow coming from catatlytic converter

Advise rear axle rigid brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 200,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Advise engine oil leak

Advise exhaust blow coming from catatlytic converter

Advise parking brake travel is high

Advise rear axle rigid brake pipe is corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 182,331 miles

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

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

hand brake near side slow and needs attention

nearside door mirror cracked but still has rear vission

Pass 29 Feb 2008 171,620 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 171,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 169,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 165,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 165,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OFX, 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 OFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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