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ET55 BMU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,694 mi
Last recorded126,694 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 126,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside mirror cracked

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 105,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,964 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 77,955 miles

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

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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ET55 BMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ET55 BMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET55 BMU registered?

ET55 BMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 February 2006.

Is ET55 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 BMU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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