CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU52 DXW

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 DXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 131,263 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,552 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 127,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,964 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 117,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,640 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,931 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT JUDDER

Pass 14 May 2013 100,079 miles

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,942 miles

N B the crack in the exhaust may have been caused by the missing mounting allowing the system to over flex

crack in the exhaust to the rear of the cat unit

front brake pads appear worn

front bumper damaged

front exhaust mounting missing [the system appears to be adequately supported ]

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,744 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU52 DXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VU52 DXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU52 DXW?

You can check the full history of VU52 DXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU52 DXW registered?

VU52 DXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VU52 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 DXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU52 DXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU52 DXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.