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MD55 EKX

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,793 mi
Last recorded205,793 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 EKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 205,793 miles

Advise all brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 205,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 200,319 miles

advise n,s front and n,s rear tyre close to legal.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 194,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 179,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 179,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads low ,n/s/f wheel slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2013 166,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 155,187 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 155,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 136,946 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 136,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 121,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 121,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,097 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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MD55 EKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MD55 EKX, 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 MD55 EKX registered?

MD55 EKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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