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SV52 UPJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 UPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 114,352 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,204 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,204 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,901 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar links worn

Front brake pads worn

Fuel flap broken

Cat heatshield loose

All rear brake pipes corroded

Power steering pipe beside sump corroded

Top turbo pipe leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes at load valve corroded

Cat heatshield loose

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar links worn

Front brake pads worn

Fuel flap broken

P/S pipe beside sump corroded

Top turbo pipe leaking oil / air

Fail 10 Jul 2013 89,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipes at load valve corroded

Cat heatshield loose

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Drivers door handle requires adjustment

Front anti roll bar links worn

Front brake pads worn

Fuel flap broken

P/S pipe beside sump corroded

Top turbo pipe leaking oil / air

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,306 miles

OSF brake pipe corroded

Oil / air leaking from upper turbo pipe

Power steering pipe beside sump corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailbox corroded

OSF brake pipe corroded

Oil / air leaking from upper turbo pipe

Power steering pipe beside sump corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle metal brake pipes are corroding (esp) n/s.

exhaust system corroded and has slight leak at old repair!!

windscreen deteriorated/ and chipped

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,387 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear axle metal brake pipes are corroding (esp) n/s.

exhaust system corroded and has slight leak at old repair!!

windscreen deteriorated/ and chipped

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,293 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 56,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread

spare tyre soft

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,719 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 20,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SV52 UPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV52 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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