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BT06 YVL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,669 mi
Last recorded165,669 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 YVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,669 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 165,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,272 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 159,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 159,266 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise (Aborted) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 158,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 150,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 140,727 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,084 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,148 miles

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

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,148 miles

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 106,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,477 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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BT06 YVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 BT06 YVL, 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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BT06 YVL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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