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BU06 YTE

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,814 mi
Last recorded201,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 201,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 201,328 miles

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Chip in winderscreen but not in drivers view

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 201,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded / pitted

Chip in winderscreen but not in drivers view

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 194,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 194,123 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 178,866 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner drive shaft joint has bolt missing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 178,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner drive shaft joint has bolt missing

Pass 16 May 2011 161,028 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 134,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BU06 YTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU06 YTE, 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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BU06 YTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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