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KR06 MWU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

201,322 mi
Last recorded201,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 201,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers/struts are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

heater plug shows fault on dash desplay

sound proofing loose under bonnet and above engine

Pass 9 Aug 2023 189,531 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 189,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 179,218 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

light adjuster taped over

Fail 9 Aug 2022 179,218 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

light adjuster taped over

Pass 28 Jul 2021 169,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY WEAK also misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and aged and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp is dim

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes are worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 169,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY WEAK also misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and aged and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp is dim

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes are worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencer is missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 162,806 miles

Both door mirrors covers damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Small holes also in lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box missing.Exhaust fully supported

Pass 24 May 2019 157,333 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both front shocks has limited damping effect and( rear )

Fail 22 May 2019 157,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front shocks has limited damping effect and( rear )

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 150,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,944 miles

front shocks weak but still functioning

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2017 138,941 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge/miss shaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure centre pipes/heater rad (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

front shocks weak but still functioning

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,973 miles

nsf tyre on limit osf tyre tread cut

Fail 15 Jan 2015 120,966 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre on limit osf tyre tread cut

Fail 20 Aug 2013 109,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,590 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 88,487 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 88,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,140 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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KR06 MWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KR06 MWU, 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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KR06 MWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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