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SV52 LHU

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside offside parking brake performance low

Pass 10 Jul 2018 151,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 146,928 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,764 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,246 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,909 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 120,909 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 103,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,091 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 86,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight bind at both front brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,374 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,259 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 42,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SV52 LHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 LHU, 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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SV52 LHU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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