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MD55 TPU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,686 mi
Last recorded168,686 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 168,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,231 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leak at egr valve

oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

bad oil leak poss turbo

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,127 miles

Advise some wear to offside front wiper blade --- new blade fitted in service.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Puncture repaired.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,324 miles

New pads fitted in service.

Rear brake pads worn very close to limit.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 97,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 50,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 TPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPU, 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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MD55 TPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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