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BJ56 UWS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,252 mi
Last recorded109,252 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 109,252 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 109,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 190,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak centre. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 176,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced incorrectly jacked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 176,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced incorrectly jacked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 175,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 168,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe blow (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.5.C.1a)

engine lamp on

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Jul 2017 168,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.5.C.1a)

engine lamp on

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 160,193 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inter cooler pipe loose

o/s/r tyre has a nail

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 160,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inter cooler pipe loose

o/s/r tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,319 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 10 Apr 2014 157,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine managment light on dash

vehicle needs wheel alignment

Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,917 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,908 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,380 miles

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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BJ56 UWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BJ56 UWS, 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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BJ56 UWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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