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BL55 BYJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,549 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,464 miles

power steering fluid leak pump to rack pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,287 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure high level brake lens missing (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 70,287 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure high level brake lens missing (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,806 miles

centre stop light lens missing but correct colour

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,193 miles

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)

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Fail 19 Dec 2017 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,431 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 64,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,183 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,898 miles

nearside front CV joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,030 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,726 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,724 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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BL55 BYJ 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 BL55 BYJ, 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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BL55 BYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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