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NY06 ESU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,269 mi
Last recorded210,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 ESU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 210,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 190,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 190,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 174,865 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 174,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven fronts (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,270 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 164,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 143,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 101,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 101,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,715 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NY06 ESU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NY06 ESU, 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 NY06 ESU registered?

NY06 ESU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is NY06 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY06 ESU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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