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GP06 XAK

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,971 mi
Last recorded202,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 XAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2022 202,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 190,834 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 180,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 180,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 176,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 176,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear silencer pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 156,299 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 130,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,121 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,799 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,653 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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GP06 XAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP06 XAK, 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 GP06 XAK registered?

GP06 XAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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