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BJ56 YKY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,301 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear main `d` shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

engine management light on

offside front wheel arch liner missing

Fail 24 Feb 2026 125,301 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear main `d` shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

engine management light on

offside front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section has a slight blow (flexible) (6.1.2 (a))

management light on all the time (pre 2008)

Fail 7 Feb 2025 119,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position will not secure in closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective not working as intended (brake pedal hard on second press) (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Spare wheel carrier insecure insecure tied up with strap (6.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rear heat shield insecure

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 118,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,298 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 109,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,399 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 103,380 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,464 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 5 Oct 2010 70,189 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,079 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 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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