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SM56 YSV

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,234 mi
Last recorded191,234 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 191,234 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 191,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 176,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 167,570 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 167,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 167,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 159,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 157,092 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 156,960 miles

Brake valve leaking PIPES / ABS PUMP LEAKING (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested NO COOLANT! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal creeping.

Coolant header tank EMPTY - warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2020 137,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation(38% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near/side and off/side front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 134,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation(38% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near/side and off/side front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 11,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,397 miles

Corroded exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corroded exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,094 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,039 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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SM56 YSV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 SM56 YSV, 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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SM56 YSV is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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