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CW55 GYJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,849 mi
Last recorded175,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 GYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 175,849 miles

Brake pad wear light on

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 173,237 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 173,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,830 miles

Parking brake lever release knob missing but still actuates

Fail 26 Jan 2018 165,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever release knob missing but still actuates

Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,561 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 158,552 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 151,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning on

management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2016 151,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning on

management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 142,312 miles

management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 142,306 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 134,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,064 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

near side front tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 114,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,958 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,998 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,998 miles

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

Advise rear disc pads are low but are just acceptable.

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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CW55 GYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW55 GYJ, 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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What year was CW55 GYJ registered?

CW55 GYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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