MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both seats loose up and down but secure
Oil leak, but not excessive several places/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Both seats loose up and down but secure
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive several places/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing out of sensor (1.6 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification anti roll bar and links and all associated components have been removed (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing out of sensor (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested not tested due to broken spring and damaged tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge 215.35.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
blue smoke at raised idle
both front arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
blue smoke at raised idle
both front arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement
rear brake discs corroded and worn
play in both lower suspension arm rear bushes
front tyres worn in centre of tread close to limits
oil leak from engine
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3l of oil added before testing
Engine noisy
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in steering rack
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
play in steering rack
rear discs very badly worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak from engine
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AO56 EJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 AO56 EJY, 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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AO56 EJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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