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BD06 YBP

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,902 mi
Last recorded234,902 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 234,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 234,900 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 225,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 213,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 213,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 200,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 200,018 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 185,319 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,066 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 155,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 154,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 153,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 130,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,119 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 91,417 miles

advise battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 75,816 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 61,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BD06 YBP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD06 YBP, 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 BD06 YBP registered?

BD06 YBP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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