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WA52 WZL

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

245,595 mi
Last recorded245,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 245,595 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all tyres stretched slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2023 245,537 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

all tyres stretched slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2022 241,181 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 234,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 229,020 miles

All Suspension Modified

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

Central Rear Rear Back Box Missing

Pass 28 Jan 2019 221,664 miles

All Suspension Modified

Central Rear Rear Back Box Missing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 210,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower position lamp inoperative

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

Rear exhaust box missing

all suspension modified

Fail 11 Jan 2018 210,745 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hoses X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lower position lamp inoperative

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

Rear exhaust box missing

all suspension modified

Pass 16 Sep 2016 199,889 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 199,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 199,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 198,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 178,070 miles

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 162,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 153,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 149,638 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 122,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 122,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,940 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 58,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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