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LR56 AEL

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,893 mi
Last recorded175,893 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 175,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 167,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,236 miles

front number plate cracked but readabie

n/s & o/s stablizer bar link rubber sprashed

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2019 156,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front number plate cracked but readabie

n/s & o/s stablizer bar link rubber sprashed

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2018 142,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,400 miles

30-40kg pulse in front brakes (n/s worse)

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s front outer cv boot weeping grease past outer clip (but secure)

o/s mirror casing slightly insecure

rear pads look low

Fail 4 Jan 2016 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

30-40kg pulse in front brakes (n/s worse)

O/S FRONT INDICATOR FADED

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM (BALD ON INNER EDGE)

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s front outer cv boot weeping grease past outer clip (but secure)

n/s front tyre on 2mm (minimum 1.6mm)

o/s mirror casing slightly insecure

rear indicators faded

rear pads look low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet saftey catch stiff

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 77,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaut at rear deteraiting

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaut at rear deteraiting

Pass 29 Oct 2011 63,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,216 miles

both rear tyre,s pershing

Fail 13 Nov 2010 62,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre,s pershing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,332 miles

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

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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LR56 AEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR56 AEL, 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 LR56 AEL registered?

LR56 AEL is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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