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FD56 UXU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,473 mi
Last recorded199,473 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 UXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 199,473 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 199,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,918 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))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 180,853 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 May 2019 180,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 175,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2018 175,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 160,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 151,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shields insecure

o/s/r bumper loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust securing mount snapped at rubber but exhaust still secure

intercooler to throttle body boost pipe leaking oil

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

side loading door fouling against nsr tyre when opened/closed

slight play in nsf steering arm

spare tyre on 2mm of tread

turbo boost pipe blowing/leaking oil

Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust securing mount snapped at rubber but exhaust still secure

intercooler to throttle body boost pipe leaking oil

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

side loading door fouling against nsr tyre when opened/closed

slight play in nsf steering arm

spare tyre on 2mm of tread

turbo boost pipe blowing/leaking oil

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 120,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all o/s of vehicle is damaged

back box wearing

bs marks missing from both number plates

o/s/r bumper slightly damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 120,784 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

all o/s of van is damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,798 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,335 miles

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

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

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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FD56 UXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD56 UXU, 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 FD56 UXU registered?

FD56 UXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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