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FV55 LHJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,332 mi
Last recorded195,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 195,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 196,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 190,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 179,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 169,994 miles

All four tyres have slight curb damage to outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit across tread and on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit across tread and on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 164,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 152,072 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 152,072 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 128,997 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 128,944 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 109,669 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 109,613 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 81,388 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,020 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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FV55 LHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 LHJ, 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 FV55 LHJ registered?

FV55 LHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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