2002 Volkswagen Caddy · 1,065 MOT tests
2002 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2002 Volkswagen Caddys fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Caddy years (1,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 43.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 140,987
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,065
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Brakes20.7%
- Lights and electrics19.5%
- Suspension17.8%
- Body, chassis and structure16.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Tyres7.6%
- Steering5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.63%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.45%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.16%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.32%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.13%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.04%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.54%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2002 Volkswagen Caddys fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Caddy years (1,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often service brakes uneven across an axle (5.63% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.45% of tests), position lamp not working (5.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Volkswagen Caddy shows 140,987 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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