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BP55 EKY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,382 mi
Last recorded187,382 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 187,382 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 175,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 170,774 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 170,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 161,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 161,289 miles

Front Braking system leaking From abs unit (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 151,495 miles

off side front wing mirror damage

Fail 1 Apr 2015 145,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 145,730 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 138,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,869 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 113,949 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 109,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,845 miles

exhaust corroded at rear section

wire damaged which goes to sump sensor(been hung down)

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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BP55 EKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP55 EKY, 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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BP55 EKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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