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WU52 XRK

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,127 mi
Last recorded36,127 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 36,127 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

all underside of vehicle is covered in underseal including all pipes and suspension

Fail 25 Apr 2026 36,127 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all underside of vehicle is covered in underseal including all pipes and suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2025 35,972 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 slight (5.3.2 (b))

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust

Fail 26 Apr 2025 35,972 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust

Pass 30 Nov 2023 33,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 507,208 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 507,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 28,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,820 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 26,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,626 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge

oil light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 18,422 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,446 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 16,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,811 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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WU52 XRK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU52 XRK, 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 WU52 XRK registered?

WU52 XRK is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 XRK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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