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YF52 MVZ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,906 mi
Last recorded190,906 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 190,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod itself - rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded the majority of rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level close to minimum

Fail 5 Apr 2018 190,871 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod itself - rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded the majority of rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2017 184,884 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 184,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 170,730 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 170,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside 220kgs - offside 110kgs (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All four from brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front brakes slightly binding

Long brake pedal travel

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

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

Nearside wiper rubber split

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

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

Rear of van boarded out

Spare wheel and carrier missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 158,208 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 139,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 139,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,513 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 111,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,688 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,111 miles

Both front side view mirror cracked

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,111 miles

Both front side view mirror cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2006 66,538 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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YF52 MVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF52 MVZ, 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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YF52 MVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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