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AK56 MZY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,996 mi
Last recorded249,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 MZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 249,996 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides outer sills front edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 243,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 238,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 227,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 227,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 218,814 miles

Offside Rear hand brake just met the requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2019 212,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 212,212 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 212,134 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 203,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 196,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 187,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 176,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 176,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 161,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 144,626 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,595 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 123,953 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,130 miles

nearside rear inner anto roll bush slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 101,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear inner anto roll bush slightly worn

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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AK56 MZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 116,161 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 AK56 MZY, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 MZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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