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MF56 MLV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,260 mi
Last recorded157,260 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 MLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 157,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 133,377 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 133,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,668 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 107,648 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f drop link loose

pad warning light on

play rear d bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,229 miles

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

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable too acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,347 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,019 miles

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

offside rear brakes binding slightly

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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MF56 MLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MF56 MLV, 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 MF56 MLV registered?

MF56 MLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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