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LB55 YVS

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

199,396 mi
Last recorded199,396 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 YVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 199,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 192,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 180,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 235/35 R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,890 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR all have damage on innier sidewalls. Would recommend going up a profile to 235/40/19 all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear heat shield above back box loose.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 113,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,783 miles

both rear anti roll wrap around bushes have slight play

Fail 20 May 2016 110,772 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edges

both rear anti roll wrap around bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,458 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,949 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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LB55 YVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB55 YVS, 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 LB55 YVS registered?

LB55 YVS is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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