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SH06 LVU

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

240,882 mi
Last recorded240,882 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 240,882 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured additional wiring on battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes have wear/play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s area of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated in areas front/rear sections

o/s mirror repaired

Fail 28 Apr 2020 240,857 miles

Emissions not tested low engine oil level/engine noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured additional wiring on battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes have wear/play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s area of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated in areas front/rear sections

o/s mirror repaired

Fail 21 Mar 2020 240,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 232,495 miles

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

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

both front mirror conditions

some screen damage

Pass 21 Mar 2018 221,495 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel rim conditions

pad warning lamp on

some screen damage

Fail 20 Mar 2018 221,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel rim condition

Oil leak ()

pad warning lamp on

some screen damage

Pass 6 Mar 2017 209,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 209,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 191,027 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 191,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 180,575 miles

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

air leak from turbo actuator

secondary bonnet catch partially siezed

Fail 23 Oct 2014 180,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air leak from turbo actuator

secondary bonnet catch partially siezed

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,990 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 23 Oct 2013 162,873 miles

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

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,439 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 143,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

exhaust system appears to be blocked causeing exhaust gases to escape from egr system

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 124,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,362 miles

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

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

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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SH06 LVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH06 LVU, 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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SH06 LVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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