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ML56 YAO

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 151,188 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 151,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 147,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 144,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,148 miles

handbrake imbalance

Fail 15 Jun 2023 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 14 May 2022 118,974 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn bog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 118,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn bog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 101,316 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,635 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount perishing/slight splitting (dog bone mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mount perishing/slight splitting (dog bone mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 94,918 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 85,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,303 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 72,788 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,755 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,704 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 50,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,405 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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ML56 YAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ML56 YAO, 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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ML56 YAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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