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AJ52 HTZ

2002 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,134 mi
Last recorded169,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Caddy105,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 169,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 169,134 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 163,579 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 163,573 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 156,831 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Jun 2014 156,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Jun 2013 152,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 152,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 150,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 150,273 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear secondary side light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,958 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s wiper spliting

Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 134,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres are worn badly on inner shoulders

Fail 1 Dec 2008 134,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres are worn badly on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Nov 2007 131,790 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 131,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 130,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 129,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 14 Nov 2005 111,592 miles

airbag warning light stays on

nearside rear tyre worn bald in places on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front headlamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn bald in places on inside edge of tread

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 HTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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