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FN04 JEM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,496 mi
Last recorded166,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 JEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 166,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 166,488 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up dangerous (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 164,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 158,588 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 158,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 154,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 149,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 149,290 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 142,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 142,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 138,271 miles

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

Nearside outer doorsill panel distorted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 138,269 miles

Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer doorsill panel distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm and outer edge. slightly perished in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and slightly perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 128,640 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm and outer edge. slightly perished in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and slightly perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished in treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 120,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 120,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

park brake lever release button cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,089 miles

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

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

eml on

hand brake lever release button is missing but can still be released with the remains

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,956 miles

offside cv boot perished

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,956 miles

Offside 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)

offside cv boot perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,135 miles

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

handbrake lever knob end missing(operation ok)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever knob end missing(operation ok)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,006 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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FN04 JEM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN04 JEM, 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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FN04 JEM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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