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GF56 YVW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,132 mi
Last recorded207,132 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 207,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 207,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 183,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,229 miles

movement in rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

small leak on exhaust centre section

Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,730 miles

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

oil leak

slight corrotion

Fail 2 Sep 2015 153,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight corrotion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,917 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 134,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,092 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,350 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 106,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,582 miles

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

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

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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GF56 YVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF56 YVW, 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 GF56 YVW registered?

GF56 YVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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