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RV06 XAT

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,902 mi
Last recorded193,902 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 193,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 191,335 miles

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear brakes worn and offside slight binding

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes play

suspension springs corroding

Fail 27 May 2020 191,335 miles

Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brakes worn and offside slight binding

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes play

suspension springs corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2019 188,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 173,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 173,283 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside & nearside rear (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 164,354 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 158,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,306 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,306 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,127 miles

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

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

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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RV06 XAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV06 XAT, 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 RV06 XAT registered?

RV06 XAT is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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