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KU06 KTL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,510 mi
Last recorded199,510 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 KTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 199,510 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot perished

smokey underload

underside corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 199,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brakes binding but not to excess?

both front tyres close to legal limit 1.6mm?

nearside drive shaft inner c.v.boot split?

nearside rear brake caliper park brake lever not returning to stop?

Fail 5 Oct 2011 199,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brakes binding but not to excess?

both front tyres close to legal limit 1.6mm?

nearside drive shaft inner c.v.boot split?

nearside rear brake caliper park brake lever not returning to stop?

Fail 2 Sep 2011 199,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 179,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 136,562 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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KU06 KTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KU06 KTL, 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 KU06 KTL registered?

KU06 KTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2006.

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