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SN51 XZU

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 XZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 157,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes coated in copper slip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 151,266 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 137,097 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Feb 2014 137,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jan 2013 136,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all brakepipes greased

Pass 4 Feb 2011 132,149 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 132,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Balance weight on o/s/f drive shaft loose and floating up and down shaft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatsheld insacure

Front brake pipes inside wheel arches corroded

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

N/S indacator does not cancell

O/S/R bottom sidelight inop

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

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,512 miles

Rear load sensor outer boot damp.Sensor not leaking.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 125,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear load sensor outer boot damp.Sensor not leaking.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 103,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SN51 XZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN51 XZU, 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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What year was SN51 XZU registered?

SN51 XZU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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