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MV56 FBA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,651 mi
Last recorded183,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 183,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 183,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 181,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 181,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,445 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 178,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 162,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail light bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 162,827 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear tail light bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,496 miles

Drivers door upper hinge pin excessively worn

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 143,364 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 143,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 123,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,106 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 113,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 11,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,249 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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MV56 FBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV56 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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MV56 FBA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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