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AJ52 HTN

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

222,100 mi
Last recorded222,100 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 222,100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to reg valve (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front (rear of subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear on nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear shackle bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 212,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 211,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nearside front top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn offside top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 202,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 202,334 miles

Bumper insecure front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nearside frront (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 191,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen damage to offside outside swept area

Fail 26 Mar 2019 190,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper insecure nearside rear and front nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

windscreen damage to offside outside swept area

Pass 29 Mar 2018 179,597 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bothrears (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sill damage

Fail 23 Mar 2018 179,597 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure nearside (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose bulging under pressure offside front (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bothrears (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sill damage

Pass 21 Mar 2017 169,224 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outers (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front wearing on inner and outer edges

rear shock absorber shields corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 169,224 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front wearing on inner and outer edges

rear shock absorber shields corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,327 miles

both rear shock absorbers shields corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 159,327 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers shields corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,038 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 114,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 98,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 72,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 72,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 56,625 miles

both rear tyres are perrishing

Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres are perrishing on walls

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,626 miles

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,721 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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AJ52 HTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AJ52 HTN, 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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AJ52 HTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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