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AO56 EJY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

260,911 mi
Last recorded260,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 260,911 miles

Front Both seats loose up and down but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive several places/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 260,911 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 249,648 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 237,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing out of sensor (1.6 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 237,867 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 225,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 225,792 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 219,365 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 219,365 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 213,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 200,657 miles

blue smoke at raised idle

both front arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Jul 2017 200,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 194,086 miles

play in both lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2015 188,592 miles

front tyres worn in centre of tread close to limits

Pass 4 Nov 2014 181,119 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Oct 2013 174,182 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 174,182 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 133,372 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,900 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2010 114,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 98,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Sep 2009 98,193 miles

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

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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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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What year was AO56 EJY registered?

AO56 EJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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