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DG06 JYU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,934 mi
Last recorded171,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 171,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 171,934 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 165,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 165,124 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2024 158,319 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 158,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2023 151,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 151,230 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,200 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 145,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,874 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 137,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 131,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,290 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 126,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 103,395 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,145 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,010 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,905 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 69,783 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,833 miles

Loose floor matt needs trimming around accelorater pedal

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,833 miles

Loose floor matt needs trimming around accelorater pedal

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,862 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,867 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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DG06 JYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DG06 JYU, 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 DG06 JYU registered?

DG06 JYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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