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RE56 ZGY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,089 mi
Last recorded45,089 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 ZGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 45,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin remedial repair advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,441 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washers poor

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washers could be better

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,781 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

gear oil leak under/around gearbox

n/s/f washer jet poor/weak

o/s/f wing mirror housing damaged/floppy

Fail 22 Oct 2020 38,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

gear oil leak under/around gearbox

n/s/f washer jet poor/weak

o/s/f wing mirror housing damaged/floppy

Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed holders ()

both rear tyre perished on outer wall

gearbox oil leak(around o/s driveshaft oil seal)

o/s/r tyre worn slightly low close to wear indicators 195/65r15

Fail 24 Oct 2019 37,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror housing insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed holders ()

both rear tyre perished on outer wall

gearbox oil leak(around o/s driveshaft oil seal)

o/s/r tyre worn slightly low close to wear indicators 195/65r15

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 34,391 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 33,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded and has a large hole. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box poor

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,997 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,751 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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RE56 ZGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE56 ZGY, 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 RE56 ZGY registered?

RE56 ZGY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is RE56 ZGY safe to buy?

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