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NL56 MKA

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,381 mi
Last recorded206,381 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 206,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 204,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 202,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 197,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 197,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 189,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 178,248 miles

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

evidence that the nearside rear brake has been overheating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 148,191 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 148,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,011 miles

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes are worn but not excessively

Pass 28 Aug 2012 103,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,131 miles

front brake discs are wearing thin

front brake pads are wearing low

offside front tyre is worn to @ 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,803 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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NL56 MKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 MKA, 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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NL56 MKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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