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PK56 WGW

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,490 mi
Last recorded178,490 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 178,490 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 158,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 154,554 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 154,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 146,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2019 126,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,602 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 99,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,036 miles

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

nsr wheel slightly buckled

Fail 24 Apr 2014 85,035 miles

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

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

nsr wheel slightly buckled

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,447 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,065 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,951 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,148 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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PK56 WGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK56 WGW, 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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PK56 WGW is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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