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SW02 UEK

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,094 mi
Last recorded193,094 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 193,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 193,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 188,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center part (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 188,234 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbed on drive shaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center part (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 188,178 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 174,478 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 174,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 158,802 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 152,251 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 152,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 151,783 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside rear tyre flat

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 151,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside rear tyre flat

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,887 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 137,879 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 128,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 128,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,967 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Mar 2011 118,967 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 106,401 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,739 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

front windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,082 miles

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 UEK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW02 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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