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GJ56 RYM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

299,520 mi
Last recorded299,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 RYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 299,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 292,023 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 291,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 291,510 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 291,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 291,408 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 286,238 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front ns and os rear bush deteriation and ball joint play

nsr service brake bind

oil leak

osf track rod end play

Fail 30 Apr 2020 286,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front ns and os rear bush deteriation and ball joint play

nsr service brake bind

oil leak

osf track rod end play

Fail 27 Nov 2019 286,235 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH rear "D" bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil low

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear and forward bushs worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to rear quarter. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ALSO DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 277,445 miles

o/s cv boot deterioated slight play rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 20 Apr 2017 256,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 242,711 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 242,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 217,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 185,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 185,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 172,669 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 172,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 144,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,980 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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GJ56 RYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ56 RYM, 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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GJ56 RYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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