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WR52 VBG

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,690 mi
Last recorded198,690 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 198,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 198,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 195,631 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s - n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 195,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s - n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 192,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 192,066 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 189,511 miles

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

both front strut tops are slightly worn

front wipers slightly poor peformance

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inside edge

spare tyre is perrishing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 189,491 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front strut tops are slightly worn

front wipers slightly poor peformance

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inside edge

spare tyre is perrishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 184,933 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)

both front tyres have slight surface cracks to the tread

n/s steering rack end slight play

rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 184,933 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

both front tyres have slight surface cracks to the tread

n/s steering rack end slight play

rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 180,574 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have slight surface cracks to the sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2014 180,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight surface cracks to the sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 174,692 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)

brake pipes covered in paint and grease

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

no spare wheel? in carrier

o/s front door hinge pin worn

underside metal brake pipes front / rear deteriorated etc

Fail 10 Jul 2013 174,687 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

brake pipes covered in paint and grease

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

no spare wheel? in carrier

o/s front door hinge pin worn

underside metal brake pipes front / rear deteriorated etc

Pass 25 Jun 2012 168,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 164,798 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 164,793 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 160,909 miles

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

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

some wear in stearing rack

Fail 25 Jun 2010 160,905 miles

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

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

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

some wear in stearing rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 157,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 152,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 152,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 152,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 135,195 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 102,862 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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WR52 VBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR52 VBG, 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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WR52 VBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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