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SM52 BCV

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 137,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,690 miles

fuel tank straps corroded and broken off

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 125,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

front brake pads very low

fuel tank straps corroded and broken off

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r top side light inop

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 109,223 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2013 109,220 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,160 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 23 May 2012 96,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil level low

Pass 31 May 2011 79,623 miles

both rear tyre different aspect ratio than front.

engine oil level low. play o/s front lower outer ball joint. play in both front upper suspension strut assys borderline. front brake pads o/s on limit. o/s front tyre both sidewalls worn. rear brake pipes corroded on border,ine.

strongly recommend replacement o/s rear tyre flat spot on tread near legal limit!!

Fail 24 May 2011 79,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyre different aspect ratio than front.

engine oil level low. play o/s front lower outer ball joint. play in both front upper suspension strut assys borderline. front brake pads o/s on limit. o/s front tyre both sidewalls worn. rear brake pipes corroded on border,ine.

strongly recommend replacement o/s rear tyre flat spot on tread near legal limit!!

Pass 19 May 2010 62,487 miles

corroded brake pipes at rear axle and load sensor valve. outer shoulder wear o/s front tyre. n/s front tyre worn near limit.borderline. play/lift in both front suspn strut top mount assys.

Fail 19 May 2010 62,487 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corroded brake pipes at rear axle and load sensor valve. outer shoulder wear o/s front tyre. n/s front tyre worn near limit.borderline. play/lift in both front suspn strut top mount assys.

Pass 8 May 2009 46,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 24,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,879 miles

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

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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SM52 BCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM52 BCV, 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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SM52 BCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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