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RJ56 BWY

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,503 mi
Last recorded174,503 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 174,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe to brake servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Lower radiator mount broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 170,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 170,891 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,488 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn to limit -outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs slightly deteriated/rusty

front brake imbalance close to limit

lower rear engine mount deteriated slightly

n/s/r sidelight slightly dim

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 164,618 miles

front brake discs -inner faces deteriated/poor pad contact

front brake fluctuation 20 %

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit -outer 3/4

o/s/f pads wearing low/close to limit

Fail 12 Feb 2018 164,600 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

front brake discs -inner faces deteriated/poor pad contact

front brake fluctuation 20 %

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit -outer 3/4

o/s/f pads wearing low/close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,171 miles

front discs deteriated/worn slightly

lower rear engine mount rubber bush deteriated/splitting slightly

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) deteriated splitting slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2016 160,171 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/j cover split (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet catch faulty (cannot open bonnet ) (8.4.2)

front discs deteriated/worn slightly

lower rear engine mount rubber bush deteriated/splitting slightly

o/s/f lower arm (rear rubber bush ) deteriated splitting slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 156,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 156,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 150,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 145,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 145,351 miles

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 Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 143,457 miles

2x rear indicator bulbs faded

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Oct 2011 143,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2x rear indicator bulbs faded

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 139,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 139,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 109,827 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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RJ56 BWY 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 55.6%.

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 RJ56 BWY, 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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RJ56 BWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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