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MT06 FBA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

230,031 mi
Last recorded230,031 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 230,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 222,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 209,976 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 209,975 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 190,844 miles

Both rear axle bump stops damaged

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

No oil on dipstick on arrival 1.5ltr installed

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 190,844 miles

Both rear axle bump stops damaged

No oil on dipstick on arrival 1.5ltr installed

Pass 16 Jul 2012 145,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,722 miles

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

n/s door mirror outer casing loose

n/s o/s rear bump stop`s slightly perrished

spare wheel fitted to o/sf

Fail 6 Jul 2011 107,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s door mirror outer casing loose

n/s o/s rear bunp stops slightly perrished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,343 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,329 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 72,191 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 72,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MT06 FBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT06 FBA, 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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MT06 FBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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