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RJ56 WRN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

542,408 mi
Last recorded542,408 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 542,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 542,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 534,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 527,300 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Jun 2017 527,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 519,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyre wearing inner edge

brake pad wearing light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 519,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyre wearing inner edge

brake pad wearing light on

Pass 20 Jun 2015 512,709 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 512,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 497,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pads worn

nearside rear panel damaged

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 428,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light on

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 428,071 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light on

nearside front brake pad wire broken

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 352,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,595 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

nearside screen washer jet could doo with attention

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 May 2011 26,595 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

nearside screen washer jet could doo with attention

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 205,903 miles

clutch judder

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

Fail 18 May 2010 205,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch judder

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

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 WRN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

RJ56 WRN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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