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MF56 XWJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 158,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,558 miles

both front outer cv boots leaking grease

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 151,799 miles

play to limit in o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 5 Mar 2016 151,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play to limit in o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 11 Mar 2015 148,725 miles

advise rear shockers poor damping

Fail 9 Mar 2015 148,715 miles

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

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

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

advise rear shockers poor damping

Pass 11 Dec 2013 134,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 134,948 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,560 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,343 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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MF56 XWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

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