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SV52 UPL

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,273 mi
Last recorded129,273 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 122,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

emission not checked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 118,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 99,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,674 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,674 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 75,071 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake lever on max travel

Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,214 miles

hand brake travel

near side front tyre edge wearing

slight wear near side steering rack

slight wear near side top suspension mounting

Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,518 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SCREEN CHIPPED

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 UPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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