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FY56 ZXP

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ZXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 122,895 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 122,646 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,948 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,101 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,094 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,724 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,022 miles

O/S/Rear light unit damaged.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/Front tyre worn on the inner edge and has small slices on the inner sidewall

O/S/Front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,130 miles

Both front tyres have small slices on inner sidewalls.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,127 miles

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

Both front tyres have small slices on inner sidewalls.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,665 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,665 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 ZXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXP, 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 FY56 ZXP registered?

FY56 ZXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is FY56 ZXP safe to buy?

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