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LJ06 EGU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,179 mi
Last recorded201,179 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 201,179 miles

exhaust leaking

o/s mirror deteriorating / will need attention

roll bar links / mountings worn

Fail 1 Apr 2019 201,179 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust leaking

o/s mirror deteriorating / will need attention

roll bar links / mountings worn

Pass 29 Mar 2018 179,995 miles

front tyres on limit ,,,poor

no. plates deteriorating

rear brakes worn and binding

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2018 179,995 miles

no. plates deteriorating

rear brakes worn and binding

windscreen damaged

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on limit ,,,poor

Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 159,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 128,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,815 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,512 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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LJ06 EGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ06 EGU, 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 LJ06 EGU registered?

LJ06 EGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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