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SA56 RKU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr cooler leaking at valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing is corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damaged at drop link mounting point (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 142,246 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,951 miles

all brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both front brake discs pitted on inner sides

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres showing signs of shoulder wear

both other sills slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

brake pipes at ferrule ends slightly corroded

engine mount lower slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside obligatory mirror glass slightly damaged

offside obligatory mirror housing damaged

slight play at both steering arms

vehicle has accident damage to nearside sill

Fail 30 Sep 2022 133,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both front brake discs pitted on inner sides

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres showing signs of shoulder wear

both other sills slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

brake pipes at ferrule ends slightly corroded

engine mount lower slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside obligatory mirror glass slightly damaged

offside obligatory mirror housing damaged

slight play at both steering arms

vehicle has accident damage to nearside sill

Pass 2 Oct 2021 127,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 122,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,426 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 100,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 84,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant reservoir level is low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,382 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 48,453 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 48,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,326 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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SA56 RKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA56 RKU, 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 SA56 RKU registered?

SA56 RKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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