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BP06 ARX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,636 mi
Last recorded126,636 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2021 116,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated almost to excess (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 107,876 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated almost to excess (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,902 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary mirror glass fitted.image poor. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides saddle bushes worn almost to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear loading doors right hand glass loose.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 103,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre was soft on pressure noticed on pre-checks inflated.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary mirror glass fitted.image poor. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre was flat before test,inflated. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides saddle bushes worn almost to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear loading doors right hand glass loose.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge almost to excess....... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view to rear poor.....temporary repair plastic mirror glass fitted.... (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the shoulder and small bulge in the sidewall appearing.... ()

Offside Rear park brake lever off its stop......brake effort low but not to excess

Offside mirror cover damaged and holed but not considered to excess.....

pre checks nearside front and offside rear tyres soft to excess.......inflated

rear loading doors offside door glass loose and held in with tape......

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,370 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,370 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both shocks (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,504 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,375 miles

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

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

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

offside rear park brake effort low but not to excess?

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall and with further investigation maybe to excess? also nailed.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside rear park brake effort low but not to excess?

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall and with further investigation maybe to excess? also nailed.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,616 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,033 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked.

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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BP06 ARX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BP06 ARX, 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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BP06 ARX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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