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SV51 JVY

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 JVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,642 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,623 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 106,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 135,108 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 135,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 125,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 125,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 108,524 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 108,523 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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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SV51 JVY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV51 JVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV51 JVY registered?

SV51 JVY is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is SV51 JVY safe to buy?

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