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GJ56 YZN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,961 mi
Last recorded128,961 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 YZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,961 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 128,961 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to shock absorber body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 128,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to shock absorber body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,300 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 127,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 126,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 121,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 113,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,917 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,863 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 75,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 57,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 57,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,557 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZN, 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 GJ56 YZN registered?

GJ56 YZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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