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MF56 XWG

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

285,016 mi
Last recorded285,016 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 285,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

management light on

Fail 22 Nov 2018 284,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2017 253,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 253,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 228,616 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 228,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 208,113 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

emissions not tested

Fail 14 Aug 2015 208,113 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

emissions not tested

Fail 20 Aug 2014 185,629 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 185,629 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 167,689 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 167,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 109,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,411 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,406 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,086 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MF56 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

MF56 XWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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