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PL06 HFC

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,911 mi
Last recorded174,911 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 HFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,911 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 174,910 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 175,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 173,812 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2020 173,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2019 172,530 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 27 Jul 2016 169,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front top strut mount slightly stiff/clunking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 169,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working holder requires replacement (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front top strut mount slightly stiff/clunking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 151,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 149,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,932 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 140,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 114,577 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,845 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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PL06 HFC is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL06 HFC, 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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PL06 HFC is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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