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RJ56 EXM

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2024 141,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 130,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer both inner wheel arche slighlty corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,295 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner sides

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,877 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 122,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 118,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,297 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 94,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,031 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,780 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 75,650 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,897 miles

front brake pad wiring damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2012 47,568 miles

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

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

front brake pad wiring damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,619 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 33,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,482 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 EXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 RJ56 EXM, 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 RJ56 EXM registered?

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

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