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FY56 PVW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 143,909 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 143,909 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2021 138,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,553 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,621 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,094 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake wear indicator lamp on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake wear indicator lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,393 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 98,393 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 209,756 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

slight fraying on seat belt o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2013 209,756 miles

slight fraying on seat belt o/s

Pass 24 Oct 2012 185,981 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 185,981 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 161,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

crack on screen offside area, advise

Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 130,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,304 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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FY56 PVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY56 PVW, 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 FY56 PVW registered?

FY56 PVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 PVW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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