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MD55 YEJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

282,517 mi
Last recorded282,517 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 282,517 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement . anti roll bar D bushes worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 262,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 242,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake component partially siezed .

Pass 8 Aug 2023 221,048 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 221,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 203,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 198,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 198,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 197,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 191,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 186,583 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 186,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 182,565 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 180,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 180,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 160,804 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 160,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 139,799 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2012 139,799 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,500 miles

Coolant leak

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)

spare wheel holder corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,492 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 82,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension close to bump stop

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 YEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

MD55 YEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is MD55 YEJ safe to buy?

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