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MA56 LFJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,419 mi
Last recorded170,419 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 LFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 170,419 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2012 165,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 165,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 122,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 88,256 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,326 miles

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

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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MA56 LFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MA56 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA56 LFJ registered?

MA56 LFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MA56 LFJ safe to buy?

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