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MA56 LLJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,701 mi
Last recorded161,701 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 161,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,243 miles

Offside stop lamp not as bright, but still visable from a reasonable distance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 144,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken and top mount collapsed (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside stop lamp not as bright, but still visable from a reasonable distance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,033 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 107,988 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 107,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,036 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,033 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

rear brake disc surfaces reduced by rust

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,685 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,835 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 LLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLJ, 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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MA56 LLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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