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GJ06 TGY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,853 mi
Last recorded216,853 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 216,853 miles

oil leak slight hesitation on engine

surface corrosion every where

Fail 8 Feb 2020 216,853 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 211,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 206,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake wear indicator on

Fail 27 Feb 2018 206,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 199,905 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK END

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 190,466 miles

Front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 190,465 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 182,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 180,150 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 160,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 134,409 miles

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

front tyres wearing low 3mm tread

Fail 23 Nov 2011 134,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing low 3mm tread

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,516 miles

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

bad clutch judder

Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads wearing low. small chip in windscreen drivers view.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,839 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low. small chip in windscreen drivers view.

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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GJ06 TGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ06 TGY, 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 GJ06 TGY registered?

GJ06 TGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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