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RA06 VFJ

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

242,249 mi
Last recorded242,249 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 242,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 227,962 miles

Rear anti rollbar bushes slight play

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2019 227,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti rollbar bushes slight play

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 210,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 210,840 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 210,839 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 204,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 204,745 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 191,270 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 191,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 178,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 178,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 165,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 155,523 miles

fuel filter badly rusted

rear bumper removed but no sharp edges

Fail 17 Aug 2012 155,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter badly rusted

rear bumper removed but no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 150,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,690 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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RA06 VFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RA06 VFJ, 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 RA06 VFJ registered?

RA06 VFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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