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WA52 JGZ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 126,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 104,573 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,069 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking damp (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,081 miles

"T" RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR "H" RATED TYRES FITTED TO FRONT

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED "DASH"

N/S/R & N/S/F WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

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

O/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded leading to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear noise on brake.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes from hoses to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

hole in exhaust middle pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes to limiter valve and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs becoming worn and lipped, pads approx 4mm

Fail 20 Aug 2016 67,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes to limiter valve and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs becoming worn and lipped, pads approx 4mm

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,121 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,342 miles

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,309 miles

o/s rear tyre age cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2006 23,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre age cracking

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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WA52 JGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WA52 JGZ, 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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WA52 JGZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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