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SY06 SXN

2006 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy116,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 SXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 148,196 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily undersealed, unable to inspect fully (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 148,129 miles

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brakes very delayed in coming off (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor of van within 30cm away from leaf spring mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle excessively corroded, shock absorber and anti roll bar mounting brackets corroded/weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres getting corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,312 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar getting very corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

trailer socket damaged, replace soon

Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle . Shocker brackets , Anti roll brackets corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adj light (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle . Shocker brackets , Anti roll brackets corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring U bolts on rear n/s getting corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle getting corroded

various heat shields loose around exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2020 119,056 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring U bolts on rear n/s getting corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle getting corroded

various heat shields loose around exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 112,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,927 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front bumper repaired by tape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 86,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,969 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,770 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 24,559 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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SY06 SXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY06 SXN, 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 SY06 SXN registered?

SY06 SXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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