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VU52 DXJ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 DXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 87,425 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 87,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 87,388 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 77,986 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 77,986 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 45,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak exhaust flexy sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front top strut mountings worn but not excessive

Front windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 2 May 2023 45,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak exhaust flexy sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front top strut mountings worn but not excessive

Front windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 24 May 2022 27,732 miles

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

Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)

Fail 20 May 2022 27,727 miles

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

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

Rear reverse light(s) not working (not testable for year)

Fail 12 May 2022 27,724 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. runner stiff (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected leak at rear wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse light(s) not working (not testable for year)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 26,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,563 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 25,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 22,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 21,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,866 miles

age cracking in tread pattern of rear tyres [tread depth 2 mm ] check or replace as necessary

Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,534 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,171 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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VU52 DXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU52 DXJ, 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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What year was VU52 DXJ registered?

VU52 DXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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