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WJ52 VWW

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,922 mi
Last recorded274,922 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 274,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 256,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 256,226 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 239,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 223,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 207,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL IN WHITE GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 192,174 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2019 176,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 176,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 164,244 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 164,244 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,496 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 25 Aug 2016 131,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,991 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 101,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,818 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 97,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,105 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 93,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ52 VWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ52 VWW, 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 WJ52 VWW registered?

WJ52 VWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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