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PJ56 HTD

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,487 mi
Last recorded150,487 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 HTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 150,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 134,804 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

righ hand indicator tell tail flashing fast but no bulbs out

Fail 19 Aug 2016 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing and wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

bonnet safety catch siezed

offside rear brake pads low

righ hand indicator tell tail flashing fast but no bulbs out

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,499 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,167 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,012 miles

1,Driver's door mirror glass cracked.

2,Offside indicators flashing slightly faster than nearside.

3,EML Light on instrument panel indicates a system malfunction.

4,Warning lamp on instrument panel indicates bulb not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1,Driver's door mirror glass cracked.

2,Offside indicators flashing slightly faster than nearside.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,198 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dash displays a faulty bulb but they all work so maybe could be electrical problem

engine light is on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,129 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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PJ56 HTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ56 HTD, 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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PJ56 HTD is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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