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SW02 JRU

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,646 mi
Last recorded87,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,646 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,646 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,735 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,725 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,946 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 53,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,966 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,471 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,288 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,288 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,482 miles

slight bind at both rear wheels

Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 30,245 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre soft (punctured)

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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SW02 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SW02 JRU, 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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SW02 JRU is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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